Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Slovakia
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.39) | €3.19 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.75) | €0.73 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.23) | €2.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.48) | €1.68 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€1.89) | €5.99 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€0.91) | €1.16 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.31) | €1.05 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.82) | €0.79 | + 258% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€16) | €5.34 | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.68) | €1.43 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.40) | €0.86 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€208) | €1,089 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€128) | €591 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€69) | €96 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€205) | €835 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€123) | €501 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€79) | €67 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (€164) | €11 | + 1380% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€234) | €344 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€70) | €169 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€2.99) | €19 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€17) | €81 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€24) | €80 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€28) | €100 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€34) | €80 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€18,577) | €24,454 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (€0.74) | €1.73 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€21) | €33 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (€0.51) | €8 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.10) | €4.79 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.56) | €2.44 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€1.97) | €3.76 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€2.97) | €2.91 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.82) | €1.46 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€0.92) | €2.08 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€3.58) | €21 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€5.51) | €27 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€4.49) | €23 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €162 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€20) | €46 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€1.94) | €2.19 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.05) | €2.00 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€308) | €293 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.11 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€22) | €30 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€2.80) | €4.74 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 151 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Slovakia
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