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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani ($3.64) | $14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani ($2.85) | $8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani ($2.53) | $4.43 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani ($0.75) | $0.88 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani ($1.13) | $3.20 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani ($0.65) | $3.96 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani ($2.26) | $6 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani ($0.78) | $3.34 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani ($0.26) | $1.59 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani ($3.82) | $3.64 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani ($27) | $15 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani ($0.74) | $1.92 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani ($0.46) | $2.15 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,178 Afghani ($531) | $2,046 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani ($288) | $1,542 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani ($50) | $178 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani ($435) | $1,514 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani ($242) | $1,090 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani ($69) | $117 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani ($31) | $48 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani ($262) | $323 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani ($88) | $121 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani ($3.39) | $11 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani ($20) | $47 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani ($22) | $44 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani ($27) | $86 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani ($35) | $113 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani ($25,483) | $22,243 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani ($0.58) | $0.78 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($45) | $85 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani ($5.73) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani ($4.20) | $18 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani ($3.36) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani ($3.47) | $3.43 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani ($3.47) | $5.06 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani ($1.00) | $3.47 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani ($1.95) | $1.84 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani ($3.68) | $20 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani ($6) | $45 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani ($3.61) | $25 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $172 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani ($13) | $78 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani ($3.34) | $12 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani ($3.21) | $4.92 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani ($6) | $5.92 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani ($153) | $419 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani ($0.06) | $0.25 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani ($17) | $50 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani ($2.10) | $8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 80,176 prices entered by 10,909 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in United States
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