- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (€3.40) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (€2.74) | €7 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (€2.21) | €3.51 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (€0.72) | €0.89 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (€0.99) | €2.49 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (€0.49) | €1.73 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (€2.82) | €5.60 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (€0.77) | €1.79 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (€0.29) | €1.06 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (€3.45) | €0.82 | + 319% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (€25) | €6 | + 305% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (€0.57) | €1.56 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (€0.44) | €0.94 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (€476) | €1,287 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (€236) | €891 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (€80) | €130 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (€278) | €839 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (€192) | €630 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (€76) | €93 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (€62) | €31 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (€431) | €361 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (€120) | €80 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (€2.91) | €7 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (€23) | €74 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (€24) | €29 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (€25) | €80 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (€27) | €95 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (€22,712) | €19,621 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (€0.49) | €1.26 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (€40) | €49 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (€4.66) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (€3.35) | €4.68 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €57 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (€2.36) | €4.48 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (€2.88) | €2.51 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (€2.79) | €2.87 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (€0.86) | €1.28 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (€1.40) | €1.60 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (€3.38) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (€8) | €31 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (€2.85) | €17 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €68 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (€14) | €46 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (€2.28) | €2.11 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (€4.02) | €4.18 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (€80) | €470 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (€14) | €44 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (€1.71) | €5.10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,748 prices entered by 1,281 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Spain
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