- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (₩4,401) | ₩9,063 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (₩3,552) | ₩6,497 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (₩2,857) | ₩4,957 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (₩934) | ₩2,498 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (₩1,283) | ₩3,427 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (₩638) | ₩5,263 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (₩3,647) | ₩10,856 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (₩993) | ₩6,767 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (₩381) | ₩4,225 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (₩4,465) | ₩2,506 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (₩32,609) | ₩19,403 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (₩732) | ₩2,691 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (₩570) | ₩3,350 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (₩616,670) | ₩1,496,450 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (₩305,318) | ₩1,108,410 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (₩103,066) | ₩148,919 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (₩360,442) | ₩994,024 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (₩249,072) | ₩612,536 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (₩98,750) | ₩132,259 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (₩80,260) | ₩25,690 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (₩557,902) | ₩512,162 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (₩155,878) | ₩97,084 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (₩3,771) | ₩11,442 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₩13,547 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (₩29,768) | ₩81,661 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (₩31,256) | ₩49,303 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (₩32,609) | ₩93,233 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (₩34,639) | ₩135,952 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (₩29,395,452) | ₩30,995,700 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (₩631) | ₩1,556 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (₩52,093) | ₩63,764 | - 18% | |
| 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) | 405 Afghani (₩6,030) | ₩5,647 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (₩4,332) | ₩7,057 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₩32,530 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (₩3,056) | ₩10,272 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (₩3,724) | ₩8,076 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (₩3,615) | ₩7,730 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (₩1,108) | ₩3,061 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (₩1,816) | ₩2,686 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (₩4,379) | ₩18,295 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (₩10,480) | ₩30,653 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (₩3,695) | ₩20,624 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩118,894 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (₩18,656) | ₩60,447 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (₩7,951) | ₩9,150 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (₩2,955) | ₩4,869 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (₩5,209) | ₩4,572 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (₩104,186) | ₩577,048 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩382 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (₩18,610) | ₩76,765 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (₩2,209) | ₩4,500 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,479 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.884
KRW
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in South Korea
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