- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Uganda
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 0% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 287 Afghani (14,094 Shilling) | 20,050 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 205 Afghani (10,061 Shilling) | 19,712 Shilling | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 195 Afghani (9,582 Shilling) | 13,623 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 Afghani (3,057 Shilling) | 3,454 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (4,260 Shilling) | 6,339 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (2,290 Shilling) | 4,002 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 259 Afghani (12,722 Shilling) | 20,747 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (3,403 Shilling) | 9,599 Shilling | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (1,215 Shilling) | 3,932 Shilling | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 380 Afghani (18,622 Shilling) | 3,820 Shilling | + 387% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (104,406 Shilling) | 45,225 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (2,393 Shilling) | 4,630 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (1,927 Shilling) | 3,285 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 44,289 Afghani (2,173,174 Shilling) | 2,358,130 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (1,096,656 Shilling) | 1,387,220 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (189,320 Shilling) | 389,941 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (1,652,842 Shilling) | 2,945,530 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (918,648 Shilling) | 1,668,590 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (263,784 Shilling) | 217,440 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,107 Afghani (103,400 Shilling) | 116,531 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,713 Afghani (1,163,515 Shilling) | 1,134,640 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (334,757 Shilling) | 724,919 Shilling | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 262 Afghani (12,843 Shilling) | 23,198 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 155,000 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,801 Afghani (88,395 Shilling) | 61,080 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,951 Afghani (95,736 Shilling) | 98,886 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (101,970 Shilling) | 150,617 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,312 Afghani (113,446 Shilling) | 207,707 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (96,908,498 Shilling) | 77,222,200 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (2,187 Shilling) | 4,146 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (171,737 Shilling) | 114,833 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (21,808 Shilling) | 13,346 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (15,956 Shilling) | 31,372 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 92,215 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (12,769 Shilling) | 17,610 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (13,203 Shilling) | 19,352 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (13,189 Shilling) | 20,246 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (3,788 Shilling) | 8,199 Shilling | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (7,397 Shilling) | 3,727 Shilling | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (13,981 Shilling) | 23,400 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (24,534 Shilling) | 53,523 Shilling | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (13,716 Shilling) | 39,352 Shilling | - 65% | |
| 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 | 1,000 Afghani (49,068 Shilling) | 133,881 Shilling | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (12,711 Shilling) | 19,131 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (12,212 Shilling) | 11,176 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (24,534 Shilling) | 4,851 Shilling | + 406% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (343,473 Shilling) | 2,458,090 Shilling | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (245 Shilling) | 410 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (66,228 Shilling) | 230,544 Shilling | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (7,983 Shilling) | 24,795 Shilling | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 763 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
49.068
UGX
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Uganda
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