- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (14,603 Shilling) | 22,172 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (11,785 Shilling) | 19,944 Shilling | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (9,481 Shilling) | 19,223 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (3,100 Shilling) | 3,482 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (4,256 Shilling) | 8,258 Shilling | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (2,116 Shilling) | 4,580 Shilling | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (12,102 Shilling) | 26,181 Shilling | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (3,569 Shilling) | 10,557 Shilling | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (1,265 Shilling) | 3,692 Shilling | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (14,815 Shilling) | 3,834 Shilling | + 286% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (108,196 Shilling) | 47,442 Shilling | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (2,429 Shilling) | 4,646 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (1,890 Shilling) | 3,762 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (2,046,108 Shilling) | 4,545,270 Shilling | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (1,013,044 Shilling) | 1,620,520 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (341,973 Shilling) | 389,941 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (1,195,943 Shilling) | 2,945,530 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (826,421 Shilling) | 1,668,590 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (327,651 Shilling) | 217,440 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (266,303 Shilling) | 113,742 Shilling | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (1,851,114 Shilling) | 1,424,580 Shilling | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (517,201 Shilling) | 647,022 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (12,511 Shilling) | 31,373 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 155,000 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (98,768 Shilling) | 70,244 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (103,707 Shilling) | 120,849 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (108,196 Shilling) | 174,907 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (114,930 Shilling) | 233,469 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (97,533,875 Shilling) | 99,503,100 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (2,094 Shilling) | 3,787 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (172,845 Shilling) | 113,443 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (20,009 Shilling) | 11,706 Shilling | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (14,374 Shilling) | 35,003 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 92,215 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (10,141 Shilling) | 18,643 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (12,357 Shilling) | 21,604 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (11,995 Shilling) | 22,892 Shilling | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (3,677 Shilling) | 9,300 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (6,026 Shilling) | 4,070 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (14,530 Shilling) | 22,706 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (34,772 Shilling) | 58,353 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (12,259 Shilling) | 40,859 Shilling | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 70,000 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (61,901 Shilling) | 132,152 Shilling | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (26,382 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (9,806 Shilling) | 11,305 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (17,284 Shilling) | 5,167 Shilling | + 235% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (1,254,533 Shilling) | 2,414,540 Shilling | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 600 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (61,747 Shilling) | 261,343 Shilling | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (7,331 Shilling) | 24,795 Shilling | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 693 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
49.384
UGX
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Uganda
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