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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 36% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani (98₴) | 119₴ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani (76₴) | 96₴ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (68₴) | 49₴ | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani (20₴) | 26₴ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (30₴) | 36₴ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (17₴) | 33₴ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani (61₴) | 95₴ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (21₴) | 20₴ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani (7₴) | 12₴ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (103₴) | 20₴ | + 409% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (737₴) | 143₴ | + 416% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani (20₴) | 25₴ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (12₴) | 13₴ | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 33,078 Afghani (11,453₴) | 17,424₴ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (7,739₴) | 10,474₴ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (1,336₴) | 2,040₴ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (11,663₴) | 11,475₴ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (6,482₴) | 9,212₴ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (1,861₴) | 1,478₴ | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (834₴) | 160₴ | + 421% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (7,033₴) | 12,591₴ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (2,362₴) | 2,529₴ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (91₴) | 299₴ | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 180₴ | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (548₴) | 2,089₴ | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (585₴) | 1,218₴ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (720₴) | 2,682₴ | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (934₴) | 3,258₴ | - 71% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 47% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (683,832₴) | 556,000₴ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (16₴) | 30₴ | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (1,212₴) | 453₴ | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 18% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (154₴) | 121₴ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (113₴) | 147₴ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 384₴ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (90₴) | 76₴ | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (93₴) | 54₴ | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (93₴) | 63₴ | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (27₴) | 29₴ | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (52₴) | 40₴ | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (99₴) | 122₴ | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (173₴) | 350₴ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (97₴) | 190₴ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 959₴ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (346₴) | 811₴ | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (90₴) | 121₴ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (86₴) | 37₴ | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (173₴) | 39₴ | + 348% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (4,111₴) | 14,622₴ | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (1.73₴) | 1.64₴ | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (467₴) | 641₴ | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (56₴) | 38₴ | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,142 prices entered by 456 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% more expensive than in Ukraine
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