Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€1.62) | €17 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€3.25) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.41) | €3.82 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.43) | €1.00 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.17) | €2.94 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.27) | €2.16 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€0.81) | €7 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.54) | €1.91 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.32) | €1.22 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.99) | €1.01 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€14) | €7 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.30) | €2.00 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.97 | - | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,209 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €830 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€54) | €128 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€108) | €782 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€108) | €581 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€22) | €86 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €29 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (€162) | €349 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€74) | €93 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€5.41) | €77 | - 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€8) | €29 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€54) | €84 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €86 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €26,622 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€0.84) | €1.71 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€22) | €31 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.75) | €8 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.33) | €8 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €63 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.71) | €3.94 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.08) | €2.47 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.14) | €2.98 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.87) | €1.93 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€0.97) | €1.92 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€3.79) | €19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €32 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €50 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €47 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€9) | €2.63 | + 230% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.17) | €4.38 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €468 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.17 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€11) | €49 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.17) | €5.08 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,624 prices entered by 1,049 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Spain
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