Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (£1.09) | £15 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (£4.91) | £8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (£2.51) | £3.96 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (£0.87) | £1.09 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (£1.05) | £3.69 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (£0.44) | £2.53 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (£5.45) | £4.82 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (£1.09) | £2.15 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (£0.33) | £0.92 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (£3.01) | £2.09 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (£14) | £10 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (£0.65) | £2.23 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (£0.14) | £1.06 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (£1,313) | £2,793 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (£191) | £2,060 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (£22) | £188 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (£109) | £1,781 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (£109) | £1,282 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (£22) | £136 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (£16) | £27 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (£282) | £264 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (£74) | £90 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (£11) | £7 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £14 | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (£13) | £73 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (£8) | £35 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (£35) | £83 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (£33) | £84 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £28,289 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (£0.76) | £1.43 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (£22) | £107 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (£3.92) | £3.64 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (£1.31) | £8 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (£2.73) | £3.91 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (£5.45) | £1.97 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (£2.40) | £4.20 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (£0.87) | £2.22 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (£0.98) | £1.90 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (£2.73) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (£3.27) | £40 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £116 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £66 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (£10) | £11 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (£1.31) | £3.75 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £5.93 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (£0.03) | £0.10 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (£16) | £41 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (£3.82) | £15 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,089 prices entered by 460 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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