Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (Dirham 22) | Dirham 46 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (Dirham 20) | Dirham 28 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (Dirham 3.48) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (Dirham 3.69) | Dirham 15 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (Dirham 2.13) | Dirham 7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (Dirham 12) | Dirham 23 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Dirham 2.36) | Dirham 9 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Dirham 1.34) | Dirham 4.51 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 13 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (Dirham 111) | Dirham 79 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (Dirham 2.49) | Dirham 4.65 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (Dirham 2,156) | Dirham 7,762 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (Dirham 1,405) | Dirham 5,728 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (Dirham 366) | Dirham 686 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (Dirham 1,493) | Dirham 4,762 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (Dirham 1,180) | Dirham 3,415 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (Dirham 271) | Dirham 365 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (Dirham 221) | Dirham 277 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (Dirham 1,233) | Dirham 950 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (Dirham 469) | Dirham 375 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (Dirham 33) | Dirham 37 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 33 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (Dirham 61) | Dirham 231 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (Dirham 169) | Dirham 192 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (Dirham 180) | Dirham 342 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (Dirham 118) | Dirham 345 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (Dirham 39,038) | Dirham 85,543 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (Dirham 1.74) | Dirham 2.06 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (Dirham 113) | Dirham 127 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (Dirham 21) | Dirham 50 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 260 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 12 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 70 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (Dirham 37) | Dirham 189 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (Dirham 25) | Dirham 83 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (Dirham 71) | Dirham 595 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (Dirham 109) | Dirham 263 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (Dirham 43) | Dirham 74 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Dirham 24) | Dirham 45 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (Dirham 1,330) | Dirham 1,834 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (Dirham 0.16) | Dirham 0.64 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (Dirham 397) | Dirham 285 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,657 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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