Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ukraine
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Afghanistan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (80₴) | 316₴ | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (161₴) | 202₴ | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (70₴) | 87₴ | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (21₴) | 42₴ | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (58₴) | 71₴ | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (13₴) | 87₴ | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (40₴) | 199₴ | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (27₴) | 26₴ | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (16₴) | 20₴ | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (148₴) | 33₴ | + 344% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (669₴) | 264₴ | + 153% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (64₴) | 46₴ | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 18₴ | - | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Afghanistan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 29,808₴ | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 17,510₴ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (2,675₴) | 3,958₴ | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (5,351₴) | 17,181₴ | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (5,351₴) | 12,579₴ | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (1,070₴) | 3,706₴ | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (803₴) | 258₴ | + 212% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (18,208₴) | 11,029₴ | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (3,648₴) | 3,729₴ | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (535₴) | 389₴ | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 583₴ | - | |
Clothes | - 76% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Afghanistan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (268₴) | 3,548₴ | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (375₴) | 1,448₴ | - 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (2,675₴) | 4,343₴ | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (803₴) | 4,566₴ | - 82% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Afghanistan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,054,060₴ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (42₴) | 52₴ | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (1,099₴) | 823₴ | + 34% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Afghanistan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (37₴) | 147₴ | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (214₴) | 547₴ | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 669₴ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (134₴) | 488₴ | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (103₴) | 138₴ | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (155₴) | 172₴ | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (43₴) | 73₴ | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (48₴) | 71₴ | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (187₴) | 326₴ | - 43% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Afghanistan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 1,081₴ | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 312₴ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,503₴ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 1,507₴ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (482₴) | 321₴ | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (428₴) | 50₴ | + 755% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (107₴) | 83₴ | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 43,070₴ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (1.93₴) | 3.50₴ | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (535₴) | 1,128₴ | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (107₴) | 91₴ | + 18% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 562 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Ukraine
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