Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 42 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 32 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Dirham 6) | Dirham 15 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Dirham 1.86) | Dirham 6 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 14 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Dirham 1.16) | Dirham 5.00 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Dirham 3.49) | Dirham 20 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Dirham 2.32) | Dirham 8 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Dirham 1.39) | Dirham 3.66 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Dirham 58) | Dirham 64 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 8 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dirham 4.47 | - | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Dirham 9,818 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Dirham 7,073 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Dirham 232) | Dirham 885 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Dirham 465) | Dirham 5,950 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Dirham 465) | Dirham 4,006 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Dirham 93) | Dirham 650 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Dirham 70) | Dirham 330 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (Dirham 697) | Dirham 931 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Dirham 317) | Dirham 355 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Dirham 46) | Dirham 43 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Dirham 23) | Dirham 194 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Dirham 33) | Dirham 185 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Dirham 232) | Dirham 342 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Dirham 70) | Dirham 340 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 93,159 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 3.10 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Dirham 96) | Dirham 98 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Dirham 3.22) | Dirham 13 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Dirham 19) | Dirham 30 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 272 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Dirham 12) | Dirham 28 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dirham 3.72) | Dirham 13 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Dirham 4.18) | Dirham 12 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Dirham 16) | Dirham 42 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 169 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 92 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 320 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dirham 292 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Dirham 42) | Dirham 81 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Dirham 37) | Dirham 21 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 40 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,948 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Dirham 0.17) | Dirham 0.71 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Dirham 46) | Dirham 260 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,243 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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