Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 487 Afghani (€5.16) | €14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 400 Afghani (€4.24) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 207 Afghani (€2.19) | €3.32 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (€0.80) | €0.80 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 Afghani (€0.99) | €2.30 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (€0.50) | €1.58 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani (€2.47) | €6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.53) | €1.66 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Afghani (€0.30) | €1.10 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Afghani (€0.53) | €0.86 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (€25) | €7 | + 271% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (€0.82) | €1.62 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Afghani (€0.55) | €0.86 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,266 Afghani (€406) | €1,188 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,468 Afghani (€270) | €747 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,910 Afghani (€73) | €106 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (€334) | €714 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (€264) | €517 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (€61) | €75 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,016 Afghani (€43) | €29 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,715 Afghani (€262) | €346 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Afghani (€97) | €94 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 Afghani (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.18) | €10 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,731 Afghani (€18) | €76 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,812 Afghani (€30) | €30 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,683 Afghani (€28) | €77 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,404 Afghani (€36) | €86 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,539,540 Afghani (€16,321) | €23,073 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Afghani (€0.41) | €1.22 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (€25) | €42 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.59) | €5.72 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (€4.78) | €6 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €58 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (€5.65) | €4.20 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (€1.69) | €2.34 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Afghani (€3.32) | €2.85 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Afghani (€0.69) | €1.39 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 126 Afghani (€1.33) | €1.93 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 Afghani (€2.81) | €14 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (€8) | €29 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (€5.64) | €16 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €42 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (€24) | €40 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (€10) | €9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.12) | €2.59 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Afghani (€1.06) | €3.82 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,973 Afghani (€138) | €476 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.22 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,269 Afghani (€24) | €48 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 Afghani (€1.63) | €4.94 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,762 prices entered by 1,355 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Spain
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