Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani (€2.90) | €18 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€5.56) | €11 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€2.84) | €3.89 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€0.99) | €1.05 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.19) | €3.12 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.49) | €2.11 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.23) | €2.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.37) | €1.60 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.40) | €1.15 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€15) | €7 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.74) | €2.07 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.15) | €1.03 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,486) | €1,479 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€216) | €1,018 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€25) | €112 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€123) | €996 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€123) | €703 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€25) | €81 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€19) | €25 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€319) | €327 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€84) | €97 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€15) | €79 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €37 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (€40) | €90 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€37) | €97 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,343 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.86) | €1.48 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€25) | €27 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.44) | €9 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.48) | €7 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €55 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.09) | €4.08 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€6) | €2.58 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€2.72) | €2.83 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.99) | €2.03 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.11) | €2.09 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.09) | €17 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€3.70) | €37 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €17 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €46 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €53 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€11) | €11 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.48) | €3.14 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.92 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.37 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€19) | €55 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.32) | €5.71 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,397 prices entered by 781 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Spain
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