Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Afghanistan | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (₩13,191) | ₩9,573 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (₩8,986) | ₩7,837 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (₩3,563) | ₩6,830 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (₩1,111) | ₩2,882 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (₩1,829) | ₩6,392 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (₩708) | ₩8,120 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (₩2,818) | ₩7,646 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (₩1,355) | ₩8,423 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (₩466) | ₩4,872 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₩4,204) | ₩2,927 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (₩24,391) | ₩20,558 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (₩1,007) | ₩3,521 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (₩600) | ₩4,142 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Afghanistan | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (₩309,687) | ₩3,748,000 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (₩189,903) | ₩2,221,890 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (₩103,229) | ₩253,895 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (₩304,871) | ₩1,163,600 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (₩182,923) | ₩778,449 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (₩117,330) | ₩120,000 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (₩243,897) | ₩31,294 | + 679% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (₩348,511) | ₩219,090 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₩103,930) | ₩89,516 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (₩4,445) | ₩16,029 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₩14,433 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Afghanistan | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (₩25,444) | ₩79,338 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (₩35,466) | ₩58,578 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (₩42,191) | ₩89,888 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (₩50,235) | ₩144,451 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Afghanistan | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (₩27,657,779) | ₩41,899,500 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (₩1,107) | ₩1,879 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₩31,315) | ₩56,684 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Afghanistan | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (₩762) | ₩8,245 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (₩6,097) | ₩4,500 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₩45,465 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₩3,811) | ₩21,034 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (₩2,932) | ₩10,694 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (₩4,421) | ₩8,457 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₩1,219) | ₩5,308 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₩1,372) | ₩8,235 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (₩5,335) | ₩12,817 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Afghanistan | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (₩8,206) | ₩32,969 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (₩6,682) | ₩28,078 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩270,239 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (₩30,383) | ₩66,875 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (₩10,323) | ₩15,654 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (₩2,884) | ₩5,405 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (₩3,054) | ₩4,568 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (₩457,828) | ₩795,597 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (₩40) | ₩207 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (₩33,144) | ₩72,194 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (₩4,166) | ₩4,500 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 414 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
15.244
KRW
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in South Korea
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