- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani ($3.89) | $14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani ($3.14) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani ($2.53) | $4.56 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani ($0.83) | $0.90 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani ($1.13) | $3.19 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani ($0.56) | $3.99 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani ($3.23) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani ($0.95) | $3.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani ($0.34) | $1.61 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani ($3.95) | $3.21 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani ($29) | $15 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani ($0.65) | $1.93 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani ($0.50) | $2.13 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani ($545) | $2,030 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani ($270) | $1,559 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani ($91) | $177 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani ($319) | $1,568 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($220) | $1,115 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($87) | $122 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani ($71) | $48 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani ($493) | $335 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani ($138) | $120 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani ($3.33) | $11 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani ($26) | $47 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani ($28) | $45 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani ($29) | $85 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani ($31) | $115 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani ($25,999) | $22,215 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani ($0.56) | $0.76 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($46) | $85 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani ($5.33) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($3.83) | $19 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $113 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($2.70) | $7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($3.29) | $3.49 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($3.20) | $5.05 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($0.98) | $3.40 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($1.61) | $1.85 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($3.87) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($9) | $44 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($3.27) | $25 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $171 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani ($17) | $79 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($2.61) | $4.84 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($4.61) | $5.83 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani ($334) | $429 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($16) | $53 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($1.95) | $8 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92,890 prices entered by 14,020 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in United States
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