- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 287 Afghani (₩4,261) | ₩8,786 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 205 Afghani (₩3,042) | ₩6,558 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 195 Afghani (₩2,897) | ₩4,610 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 Afghani (₩924) | ₩2,505 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (₩1,288) | ₩3,709 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (₩692) | ₩5,000 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 259 Afghani (₩3,846) | ₩10,856 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (₩1,029) | ₩6,723 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (₩367) | ₩5,317 | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 380 Afghani (₩5,630) | ₩2,458 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (₩31,565) | ₩20,617 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (₩724) | ₩2,668 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (₩583) | ₩2,969 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 44,289 Afghani (₩657,024) | ₩1,470,030 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (₩331,556) | ₩1,134,840 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (₩57,238) | ₩146,543 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (₩499,710) | ₩882,325 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (₩277,738) | ₩570,318 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (₩79,751) | ₩108,724 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,107 Afghani (₩31,261) | ₩26,238 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,713 Afghani (₩351,770) | ₩512,162 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (₩101,208) | ₩97,084 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 262 Afghani (₩3,883) | ₩11,442 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₩14,304 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,801 Afghani (₩26,725) | ₩79,227 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,951 Afghani (₩28,944) | ₩44,151 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (₩30,829) | ₩96,357 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,312 Afghani (₩34,299) | ₩138,932 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (₩29,298,707) | ₩30,995,700 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (₩661) | ₩1,534 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (₩51,922) | ₩60,943 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (₩6,593) | ₩5,647 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (₩4,824) | ₩7,057 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₩33,974 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (₩3,861) | ₩11,913 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (₩3,992) | ₩7,145 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (₩3,988) | ₩7,730 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (₩1,145) | ₩3,084 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (₩2,236) | ₩2,686 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (₩4,227) | ₩17,154 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (₩7,417) | ₩31,427 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (₩4,147) | ₩20,366 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩92,667 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (₩14,835) | ₩56,926 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (₩3,843) | ₩8,682 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (₩3,692) | ₩5,126 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₩7,417) | ₩4,787 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (₩103,844) | ₩577,048 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (₩74) | ₩330 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (₩20,023) | ₩69,123 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (₩2,414) | ₩4,516 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,440 prices entered by 283 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
14.835
KRW
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in South Korea
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