Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 405 Afghani (₩5,973) | ₩9,298 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 475 Afghani (₩7,003) | ₩6,594 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 Afghani (₩1,795) | ₩6,605 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (₩933) | ₩2,487 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 Afghani (₩1,255) | ₩4,396 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (₩737) | ₩6,719 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 129 Afghani (₩1,908) | ₩10,773 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (₩984) | ₩6,685 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Afghani (₩392) | ₩4,124 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₩2,463 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (₩36,874) | ₩24,217 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 65 Afghani (₩959) | ₩2,598 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (₩511) | ₩3,250 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 53,163 Afghani (₩784,120) | ₩1,619,410 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 33,996 Afghani (₩501,421) | ₩1,113,250 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (₩120,683) | ₩268,509 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 38,891 Afghani (₩573,621) | ₩905,962 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (₩367,468) | ₩584,906 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (₩101,909) | ₩91,589 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,368 Afghani (₩108,668) | ₩27,370 | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (₩376,449) | ₩370,780 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (₩149,143) | ₩133,607 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (₩10,831) | ₩14,117 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (₩4,425) | ₩12,853 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (₩24,375) | ₩41,844 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (₩88,497) | ₩52,250 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (₩76,579) | ₩100,837 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (₩51,495) | ₩173,054 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (₩12,156,432) | ₩32,272,900 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (₩622) | ₩1,481 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (₩44,248) | ₩74,667 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (₩2,212) | ₩6,377 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (₩5,900) | ₩7,390 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₩96,192 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (₩7,866) | ₩17,569 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (₩2,356) | ₩6,934 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (₩5,175) | ₩8,324 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (₩1,612) | ₩2,646 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (₩1,620) | ₩2,204 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (₩4,088) | ₩17,384 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (₩11,473) | ₩36,000 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (₩7,840) | ₩20,876 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (₩22,124) | ₩165,595 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (₩31,966) | ₩71,670 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (₩13,376) | ₩10,109 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (₩2,950) | ₩5,043 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₩7,375) | ₩5,279 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (₩414,284) | ₩669,053 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (₩51) | ₩1,500 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (₩123,700) | ₩61,508 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (₩2,511) | ₩4,538 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 655 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in South Korea
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