- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (17,246 Shilling) | 23,221 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (13,773 Shilling) | 19,213 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (11,700 Shilling) | 14,365 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (3,594 Shilling) | 3,059 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (4,558 Shilling) | 5,931 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (2,461 Shilling) | 4,102 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (14,334 Shilling) | 29,253 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (3,754 Shilling) | 8,706 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (1,427 Shilling) | 3,489 Shilling | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3,738 Shilling | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (132,195 Shilling) | 52,733 Shilling | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (2,542 Shilling) | 4,498 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (1,982 Shilling) | 2,995 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (2,002,862 Shilling) | 4,503,500 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (1,190,559 Shilling) | 2,680,980 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (382,712 Shilling) | 312,500 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (1,255,826 Shilling) | 3,208,230 Shilling | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (867,801 Shilling) | 1,891,140 Shilling | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (344,057 Shilling) | 176,389 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (302,138 Shilling) | 158,751 Shilling | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (1,878,882 Shilling) | 1,413,630 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (566,408 Shilling) | 514,606 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (14,537 Shilling) | 19,468 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 42,796 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (119,100 Shilling) | 84,459 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (123,857 Shilling) | 85,162 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (130,951 Shilling) | 160,799 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (163,221 Shilling) | 222,065 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 18% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (86,343,435 Shilling) | 68,113,200 Shilling | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (2,326 Shilling) | 3,699 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (156,890 Shilling) | 113,443 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (21,011 Shilling) | 17,720 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (15,094 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 53,309 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (10,649 Shilling) | 20,887 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (12,976 Shilling) | 16,473 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (12,596 Shilling) | 20,585 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (3,861 Shilling) | 7,677 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (6,328 Shilling) | 5,122 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (15,258 Shilling) | 24,722 Shilling | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (36,513 Shilling) | 62,652 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (12,873 Shilling) | 42,196 Shilling | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 157,327 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (65,000 Shilling) | 104,634 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (27,703 Shilling) | 15,672 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (10,297 Shilling) | 10,153 Shilling | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (18,150 Shilling) | 5,168 Shilling | + 251% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 22,298 Afghani (1,156,317 Shilling) | 2,705,020 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 300 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (64,838 Shilling) | 370,140 Shilling | - 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (7,698 Shilling) | 14,589 Shilling | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 765 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
51.857
UGX
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Uganda
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