Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 56 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (Dirham 19) | Dirham 28 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (Dirham 3.35) | Dirham 6 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (Dirham 4.50) | Dirham 15 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (Dirham 1.94) | Dirham 5.95 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (Dirham 6) | Dirham 22 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (Dirham 2.47) | Dirham 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (Dirham 1.19) | Dirham 4.17 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (Dirham 102) | Dirham 86 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (Dirham 3.06) | Dirham 8 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (Dirham 1.45) | Dirham 4.02 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (Dirham 2,066) | Dirham 7,482 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (Dirham 1,673) | Dirham 5,175 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (Dirham 191) | Dirham 710 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (Dirham 2,508) | Dirham 5,010 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (Dirham 1,314) | Dirham 3,384 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (Dirham 239) | Dirham 435 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (Dirham 281) | Dirham 316 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (Dirham 770) | Dirham 1,225 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (Dirham 215) | Dirham 328 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 38 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 35 | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (Dirham 54) | Dirham 203 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (Dirham 123) | Dirham 203 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (Dirham 133) | Dirham 382 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (Dirham 147) | Dirham 364 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (Dirham 22,941) | Dirham 84,221 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (Dirham 2.24) | Dirham 2.25 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Dirham 167) | Dirham 241 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (Dirham 12) | Dirham 62 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 253 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (Dirham 5.97) | Dirham 22 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (Dirham 5.97) | Dirham 15 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 10 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (Dirham 4.78) | Dirham 12 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 60 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (Dirham 43) | Dirham 167 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (Dirham 22) | Dirham 82 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 352 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (Dirham 80) | Dirham 311 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (Dirham 12) | Dirham 71 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (Dirham 21) | Dirham 23 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Dirham 24) | Dirham 46 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (Dirham 1,717) | Dirham 1,601 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (Dirham 0.24) | Dirham 0.71 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (Dirham 388) | Dirham 379 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (Dirham 5.50) | Dirham 21 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,514 prices entered by 477 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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