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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani ($U125) | $U345 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani ($U98) | $U275 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani ($U87) | $U158 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani ($U26) | $U28 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani ($U39) | $U91 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani ($U22) | $U83 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani ($U77) | $U177 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani ($U27) | $U67 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani ($U9) | $U50 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani ($U131) | $U66 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani ($U942) | $U233 | + 304% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani ($U25) | $U90 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani ($U16) | $U55 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,178 Afghani ($U18,225) | $U34,278 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani ($U9,892) | $U26,070 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani ($U1,708) | $U5,409 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani ($U14,909) | $U27,359 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani ($U8,286) | $U18,388 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani ($U2,379) | $U2,999 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani ($U1,067) | $U1,000 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani ($U8,990) | $U14,083 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani ($U3,020) | $U3,801 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani ($U116) | $U383 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $U206 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani ($U700) | $U2,752 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani ($U748) | $U1,638 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani ($U920) | $U3,228 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani ($U1,194) | $U3,673 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani ($U874,143) | $U937,842 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani ($U20) | $U54 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($U1,549) | $U1,842 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani ($U197) | $U264 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani ($U144) | $U548 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $U1,479 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani ($U115) | $U283 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani ($U119) | $U151 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani ($U119) | $U179 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani ($U34) | $U74 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani ($U67) | $U87 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani ($U126) | $U304 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani ($U221) | $U869 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani ($U124) | $U565 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U1,153 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani ($U443) | $U1,776 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani ($U115) | $U228 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani ($U110) | $U126 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani ($U221) | $U161 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani ($U5,255) | $U22,802 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani ($U2.21) | $U7 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani ($U597) | $U1,603 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani ($U72) | $U144 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,640 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay
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