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 | 307 Afghani ($3.98) | $14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani ($5.08) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani ($1.86) | $4.34 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani ($0.91) | $0.87 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani ($1.22) | $3.01 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani ($0.53) | $4.09 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani ($1.68) | $6 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani ($0.67) | $3.37 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani ($0.32) | $1.72 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani ($3.84) | $3.24 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani ($28) | $15 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani ($0.83) | $1.92 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani ($0.39) | $2.07 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani ($559) | $2,232 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani ($453) | $1,604 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani ($52) | $179 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani ($679) | $1,609 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani ($356) | $1,137 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani ($65) | $117 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani ($76) | $48 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani ($209) | $299 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani ($58) | $120 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani ($3.77) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani ($15) | $49 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani ($33) | $44 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani ($36) | $87 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani ($40) | $113 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani ($6,214) | $22,926 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani ($0.61) | $0.77 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($45) | $80 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani ($1.94) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani ($3.24) | $20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani ($1.62) | $7 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani ($1.62) | $3.50 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani ($3.56) | $4.98 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($1.03) | $3.55 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani ($1.30) | $1.84 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani ($1.94) | $22 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani ($12) | $45 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani ($6) | $24 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani ($22) | $75 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani ($3.35) | $12 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani ($5.82) | $4.81 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani ($6) | $5.83 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani ($465) | $404 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani ($0.06) | $0.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani ($105) | $54 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani ($1.49) | $8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 51,334 prices entered by 6,489 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in United States
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