Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (SGD $14) | SGD $15 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (SGD $9) | SGD $9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (SGD $3.71) | SGD $5.47 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (SGD $1.16) | SGD $3.40 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (SGD $1.91) | SGD $4.34 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (SGD $0.74) | SGD $3.35 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (SGD $2.94) | SGD $13 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (SGD $1.41) | SGD $4.82 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (SGD $0.49) | SGD $2.84 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (SGD $4.38) | SGD $5.04 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (SGD $25) | SGD $31 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (SGD $1.05) | SGD $2.72 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (SGD $0.63) | SGD $2.47 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 81% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (SGD $323) | SGD $5,534 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (SGD $198) | SGD $3,336 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (SGD $108) | SGD $227 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (SGD $318) | SGD $3,151 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (SGD $191) | SGD $2,210 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (SGD $122) | SGD $138 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,500 Afghani (SGD $40) | SGD $45 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (SGD $363) | SGD $709 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (SGD $108) | SGD $259 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (SGD $4.63) | SGD $12 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | SGD $20 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (SGD $27) | SGD $97 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (SGD $37) | SGD $53 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (SGD $44) | SGD $139 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (SGD $52) | SGD $146 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (SGD $28,815) | SGD $129,983 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 54 Afghani (SGD $0.86) | SGD $2.55 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (SGD $33) | SGD $111 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | SGD $14 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (SGD $5.71) | SGD $19 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | SGD $74 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (SGD $8) | SGD $15 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (SGD $3.06) | SGD $8 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (SGD $4.28) | SGD $10 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (SGD $0.97) | SGD $3.02 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (SGD $1.89) | SGD $3.60 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (SGD $3.93) | SGD $41 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (SGD $9) | SGD $60 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (SGD $7) | SGD $27 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (SGD $20) | SGD $77 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (SGD $32) | SGD $88 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (SGD $11) | SGD $22 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (SGD $3.01) | SGD $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (SGD $3.18) | SGD $10 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (SGD $477) | SGD $840 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (SGD $0.04) | SGD $0.20 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (SGD $35) | SGD $142 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (SGD $4.34) | SGD $14 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 796 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Singapore
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