Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (Dirham 36) | Dirham 48 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (Dirham 24) | Dirham 31 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 7 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (Dirham 4.98) | Dirham 13 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (Dirham 1.93) | Dirham 5.20 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (Dirham 3.69) | Dirham 8 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (Dirham 1.27) | Dirham 4.06 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (Dirham 66) | Dirham 56 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (Dirham 2.74) | Dirham 8 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (Dirham 1.63) | Dirham 4.38 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (Dirham 843) | Dirham 8,913 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (Dirham 517) | Dirham 6,393 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (Dirham 281) | Dirham 632 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (Dirham 830) | Dirham 5,210 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (Dirham 498) | Dirham 3,695 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (Dirham 320) | Dirham 466 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (Dirham 340) | Dirham 355 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (Dirham 949) | Dirham 1,296 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Dirham 283) | Dirham 380 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (Dirham 12) | Dirham 42 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 43 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (Dirham 69) | Dirham 231 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (Dirham 97) | Dirham 210 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (Dirham 115) | Dirham 332 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (Dirham 137) | Dirham 316 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (Dirham 75,315) | Dirham 96,043 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (Dirham 3.07) | Dirham 3.18 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Dirham 85) | Dirham 300 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 50 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 293 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (Dirham 21) | Dirham 23 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (Dirham 2.53) | Dirham 15 | - 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 15 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 42 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (Dirham 22) | Dirham 200 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (Dirham 18) | Dirham 96 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (Dirham 51) | Dirham 237 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (Dirham 83) | Dirham 277 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (Dirham 28) | Dirham 91 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 46 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (Dirham 1,247) | Dirham 1,982 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (Dirham 0.11) | Dirham 0.48 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (Dirham 90) | Dirham 314 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,111 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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