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 | 307 Afghani (€3.60) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (€4.60) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (€1.68) | €3.23 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (€0.82) | €0.83 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (€1.10) | €2.43 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (€0.48) | €1.65 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (€1.52) | €6 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (€0.61) | €1.69 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.29) | €1.04 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (€3.47) | €0.84 | + 312% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (€25) | €6 | + 290% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (€0.75) | €1.58 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (€0.35) | €0.84 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (€506) | €1,278 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (€410) | €831 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (€47) | €115 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (€615) | €756 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (€322) | €552 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (€59) | €81 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (€69) | €30 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (€189) | €379 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (€53) | €90 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (€3.41) | €7 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (€13) | €81 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (€30) | €31 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (€33) | €80 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (€36) | €90 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (€5,625) | €21,558 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (€0.55) | €1.32 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (€41) | €45 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.76) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (€2.93) | €8 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €63 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (€1.46) | €4.15 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (€1.46) | €2.61 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (€3.22) | €2.76 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.94) | €1.52 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (€1.17) | €1.69 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (€1.76) | €14 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (€11) | €31 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (€5.45) | €16 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €53 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (€20) | €44 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (€3.04) | €9 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (€5.27) | €2.33 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.86) | €4.02 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (€421) | €426 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (€95) | €47 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (€1.35) | €4.96 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,193 prices entered by 1,593 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Spain
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