Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (CHF 1.83) | CHF 27 | - 93% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (CHF 3.66) | CHF 16 | - 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (CHF 1.59) | CHF 11 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (CHF 0.49) | CHF 1.81 | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (CHF 1.32) | CHF 8 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (CHF 0.30) | CHF 4.50 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (CHF 0.91) | CHF 10 | - 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (CHF 0.61) | CHF 4.33 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CHF 0.37) | CHF 2.27 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CHF 3.36) | CHF 2.33 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (CHF 15) | CHF 13 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (CHF 1.46) | CHF 2.87 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CHF 2.35 | - | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | CHF 3,527 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | CHF 2,866 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (CHF 61) | CHF 205 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (CHF 122) | CHF 2,179 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (CHF 122) | CHF 1,557 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (CHF 24) | CHF 94 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (CHF 18) | CHF 53 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (CHF 415) | CHF 305 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CHF 83) | CHF 116 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 30 | - | |
Clothes | - 85% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 85% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (CHF 6) | CHF 111 | - 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (CHF 9) | CHF 64 | - 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (CHF 61) | CHF 118 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (CHF 18) | CHF 184 | - 90% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 36,492 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.84 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CHF 25) | CHF 78 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (CHF 0.85) | CHF 13 | - 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (CHF 4.88) | CHF 26 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 211 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CHF 3.05) | CHF 5.94 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (CHF 2.35) | CHF 4.15 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (CHF 3.54) | CHF 7 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CHF 0.98) | CHF 4.35 | - 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CHF 1.10) | CHF 4.98 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (CHF 4.27) | CHF 58 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CHF 71 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 39 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 101 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 125 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (CHF 10) | CHF 5.21 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (CHF 2.44) | CHF 7 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 434 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.33 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (CHF 12) | CHF 88 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (CHF 2.44) | CHF 9 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 785 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland
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