Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (169₴) | 147₴ | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (153₴) | 122₴ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (57₴) | 52₴ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (27₴) | 26₴ | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (28₴) | 29₴ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (16₴) | 40₴ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (90₴) | 99₴ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (18₴) | 25₴ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (10₴) | 13₴ | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 21₴ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (842₴) | 147₴ | + 471% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (30₴) | 26₴ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (19₴) | 12₴ | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 56% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (16,415₴) | 17,567₴ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (10,698₴) | 11,967₴ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (2,786₴) | 1,861₴ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (11,364₴) | 11,283₴ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (8,984₴) | 8,543₴ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (2,064₴) | 1,347₴ | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (1,683₴) | 130₴ | + 1193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (9,388₴) | 9,198₴ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (3,573₴) | 2,906₴ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (252₴) | 231₴ | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (108₴) | 208₴ | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (466₴) | 1,335₴ | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (1,284₴) | 1,116₴ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (1,367₴) | 2,715₴ | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (899₴) | 2,840₴ | - 68% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (297,211₴) | 567,349₴ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (13₴) | 26₴ | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (862₴) | 318₴ | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (54₴) | 82₴ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (163₴) | 153₴ | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 264₴ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (192₴) | 53₴ | + 262% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (58₴) | 50₴ | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (126₴) | 73₴ | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (29₴) | 29₴ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (51₴) | 41₴ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (98₴) | 163₴ | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 58% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (280₴) | 386₴ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (192₴) | 187₴ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (541₴) | 596₴ | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (829₴) | 987₴ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (327₴) | 116₴ | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (72₴) | 36₴ | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (180₴) | 39₴ | + 366% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (10,129₴) | 14,993₴ | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (1.25₴) | 1.36₴ | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (3,024₴) | 691₴ | + 337% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (61₴) | 52₴ | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,178 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Ukraine
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