Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani ($U136) | $U784 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani ($U259) | $U509 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani ($U133) | $U230 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani ($U46) | $U50 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani ($U55) | $U205 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani ($U23) | $U123 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani ($U288) | $U340 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani ($U58) | $U110 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($U17) | $U80 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($U159) | $U92 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($U721) | $U373 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani ($U35) | $U152 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani ($U7) | $U85 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani ($U69,424) | $U53,115 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani ($U10,091) | $U32,962 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani ($U1,153) | $U5,124 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($U5,766) | $U35,204 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($U5,766) | $U25,026 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($U1,153) | $U3,631 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($U865) | $U1,176 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani ($U14,894) | $U13,939 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($U3,931) | $U5,679 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($U577) | $U324 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $U324 | - | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani ($U692) | $U3,403 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($U404) | $U1,951 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani ($U1,860) | $U5,205 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani ($U1,730) | $U5,426 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $U1,080,690 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani ($U40) | $U79 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($U1,185) | $U2,391 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani ($U208) | $U279 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani ($U69) | $U787 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $U3,301 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($U144) | $U246 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani ($U288) | $U152 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani ($U127) | $U327 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($U46) | $U120 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($U52) | $U130 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani ($U144) | $U616 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani ($U173) | $U1,534 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $U744 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U1,148 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $U2,194 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($U519) | $U412 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani ($U69) | $U234 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $U193 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $U49,038 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani ($U1.73) | $U20 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani ($U865) | $U2,214 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani ($U202) | $U221 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,179 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Uruguay
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