- 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 ($3.90) | $14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani ($3.15) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani ($2.53) | $4.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani ($0.83) | $0.89 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani ($1.14) | $3.18 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani ($0.57) | $4.00 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani ($3.23) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani ($0.88) | $3.34 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani ($0.34) | $1.60 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani ($3.96) | $3.47 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani ($29) | $15 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani ($0.65) | $1.91 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani ($0.51) | $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 ($547) | $2,045 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani ($271) | $1,578 | - 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 ($320) | $1,585 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($221) | $1,128 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($88) | $121 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani ($71) | $48 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani ($495) | $334 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani ($138) | $119 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani ($3.34) | $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) | $114 | - 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 ($26,073) | $22,326 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani ($0.56) | $0.77 | - 27% | |
| 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 ($5.35) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($3.84) | $18 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($2.71) | $7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($3.30) | $3.50 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($3.21) | $5.14 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($0.98) | $3.48 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($1.61) | $1.85 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($3.88) | $20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($9) | $45 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($3.28) | $25 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| 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) | $12 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($2.62) | $4.86 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($4.62) | $5.89 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani ($92) | $426 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($17) | $54 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($1.96) | $8 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92,067 prices entered by 13,240 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in United States
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