Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Uganda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (35,848 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (24,422 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (9,683 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (3,021 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (4,971 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (1,925 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (7,659 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (3,683 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (1,268 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (11,424 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (66,287 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (2,736 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (1,631 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 16% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (841,634 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (516,098 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (280,545 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (828,547 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (497,128 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (318,867 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (662,838 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | + 329% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (947,145 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (282,451 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (12,080 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (69,149 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (96,385 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (114,661 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (136,523 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (75,165,369 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (3,008 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (85,105 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (2,071 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (16,571 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (10,357 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (7,969 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (12,014 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (3,314 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (3,728 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (14,500 Shilling) | 52,183 Shilling | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (22,302 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (18,159 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 100,000 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (82,571 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (28,056 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (7,839 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (8,300 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (1,244,237 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (110 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (90,076 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (11,321 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 53 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
41.427
UGX
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Uganda
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