- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Ukraine
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 60% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (109₴) | 110₴ | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (88₴) | 88₴ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (71₴) | 47₴ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (23₴) | 24₴ | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (32₴) | 33₴ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (16₴) | 37₴ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (90₴) | 89₴ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (24₴) | 21₴ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (9₴) | 9₴ | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (110₴) | 18₴ | + 524% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (805₴) | 129₴ | + 523% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (18₴) | 22₴ | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (14₴) | 11₴ | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 59% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (15,215₴) | 15,719₴ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (7,533₴) | 9,286₴ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (2,543₴) | 1,977₴ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (8,893₴) | 9,913₴ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (6,145₴) | 6,611₴ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (2,436₴) | 1,323₴ | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (1,980₴) | 158₴ | + 1156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (13,765₴) | 14,471₴ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (3,846₴) | 2,877₴ | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (93₴) | 160₴ | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 170₴ | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (734₴) | 2,043₴ | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (771₴) | 1,480₴ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (805₴) | 2,481₴ | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (855₴) | 3,100₴ | - 72% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 56% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (725,283₴) | 611,301₴ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (16₴) | 30₴ | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (1,285₴) | 385₴ | + 234% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 16% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (149₴) | 104₴ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (107₴) | 174₴ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 418₴ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (75₴) | 72₴ | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (92₴) | 57₴ | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (89₴) | 64₴ | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (27₴) | 26₴ | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (45₴) | 42₴ | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (108₴) | 109₴ | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (259₴) | 329₴ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (91₴) | 181₴ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 933₴ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (460₴) | 779₴ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (196₴) | 112₴ | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (73₴) | 35₴ | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (129₴) | 38₴ | + 239% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (2,571₴) | 14,839₴ | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.70₴ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (459₴) | 611₴ | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (55₴) | 35₴ | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,408 prices entered by 491 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 30% more expensive than in Ukraine
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