- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani ($4.57) | $14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani ($3.65) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani ($3.10) | $4.62 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani ($0.95) | $0.90 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani ($1.21) | $3.23 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani ($0.65) | $4.00 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani ($3.80) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani ($0.99) | $3.38 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani ($0.38) | $1.63 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.07 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani ($35) | $15 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani ($0.67) | $1.93 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani ($0.53) | $2.13 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani ($531) | $2,029 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani ($316) | $1,571 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani ($101) | $177 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani ($333) | $1,581 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($230) | $1,121 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($91) | $123 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani ($80) | $48 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani ($498) | $337 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani ($150) | $120 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani ($3.85) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani ($32) | $48 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani ($33) | $45 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani ($35) | $85 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani ($43) | $116 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani ($22,885) | $22,025 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani ($0.62) | $0.75 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani ($42) | $85 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani ($5.57) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($4.00) | $18 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($2.82) | $7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($3.44) | $3.52 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($3.34) | $5.07 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($1.02) | $3.45 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($1.68) | $1.85 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($4.04) | $21 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($10) | $44 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($3.41) | $25 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $166 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani ($17) | $79 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani ($7) | $11 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($2.73) | $4.85 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($4.81) | $5.82 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani ($349) | $429 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($17) | $53 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($2.04) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 94,277 prices entered by 14,525 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01374
USD
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in United States
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