- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (16,694 Shilling) | 21,809 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (13,332 Shilling) | 19,086 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (11,325 Shilling) | 17,084 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (3,479 Shilling) | 3,090 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (4,412 Shilling) | 7,568 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (2,382 Shilling) | 4,358 Shilling | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (13,874 Shilling) | 31,063 Shilling | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (3,633 Shilling) | 9,678 Shilling | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (1,381 Shilling) | 3,800 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4,108 Shilling | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (127,961 Shilling) | 50,079 Shilling | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (2,460 Shilling) | 4,460 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (1,919 Shilling) | 3,535 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (1,938,706 Shilling) | 4,721,260 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (1,152,423 Shilling) | 2,108,860 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (370,453 Shilling) | 362,222 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (1,215,599 Shilling) | 2,791,770 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (840,003 Shilling) | 1,878,480 Shilling | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (333,036 Shilling) | 264,872 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (292,460 Shilling) | 106,384 Shilling | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (1,818,698 Shilling) | 1,438,990 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (548,265 Shilling) | 619,480 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (14,071 Shilling) | 25,738 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 94,837 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 2% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (115,285 Shilling) | 86,209 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (119,890 Shilling) | 115,527 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (126,757 Shilling) | 136,713 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (157,993 Shilling) | 232,680 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 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 | 1,665,030 Afghani (83,577,680 Shilling) | 73,301,900 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (2,251 Shilling) | 3,712 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (151,864 Shilling) | 113,443 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (20,338 Shilling) | 11,706 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (14,610 Shilling) | 35,003 Shilling | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 92,215 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (10,308 Shilling) | 18,643 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (12,560 Shilling) | 14,367 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (12,192 Shilling) | 20,419 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (3,737 Shilling) | 10,691 Shilling | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (6,125 Shilling) | 4,346 Shilling | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (14,769 Shilling) | 25,965 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (35,343 Shilling) | 71,908 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (12,461 Shilling) | 40,699 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 (62,918 Shilling) | 128,520 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (26,815 Shilling) | 20,932 Shilling | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (9,967 Shilling) | 10,023 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (17,569 Shilling) | 5,021 Shilling | + 250% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (1,275,152 Shilling) | 2,414,540 Shilling | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (62,761 Shilling) | 260,646 Shilling | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (7,451 Shilling) | 23,812 Shilling | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 630 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
50.196
UGX
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Uganda
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