- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 287 Afghani (€3.35) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 205 Afghani (€2.39) | €7 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 195 Afghani (€2.28) | €3.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 Afghani (€0.73) | €0.88 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (€1.01) | €2.46 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (€0.54) | €1.73 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 259 Afghani (€3.03) | €5.54 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (€0.81) | €1.81 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.29) | €1.07 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 380 Afghani (€4.43) | €0.83 | + 431% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (€25) | €6 | + 301% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (€0.57) | €1.58 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.46) | €0.96 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 44,289 Afghani (€517) | €1,296 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (€261) | €910 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (€45) | €130 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (€393) | €857 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (€218) | €645 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (€63) | €92 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,107 Afghani (€25) | €29 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,713 Afghani (€277) | €366 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (€80) | €82 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 262 Afghani (€3.05) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,801 Afghani (€21) | €75 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,951 Afghani (€23) | €29 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (€24) | €81 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,312 Afghani (€27) | €94 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (€23,048) | €19,323 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (€0.52) | €1.27 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (€41) | €49 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (€5.19) | €5.98 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (€3.79) | €5.00 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €55 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (€3.04) | €4.70 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (€3.14) | €2.62 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (€3.14) | €2.84 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (€0.90) | €1.37 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (€1.76) | €1.68 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (€3.33) | €13 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (€5.83) | €31 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (€3.26) | €17 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €70 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (€12) | €46 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (€3.02) | €8 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (€2.90) | €2.14 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.83) | €4.11 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (€82) | €448 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (€0.06) | €0.19 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (€16) | €44 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (€1.90) | €5.12 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,667 prices entered by 1,263 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Spain
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