- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani ($U125) | $U349 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani ($U101) | $U277 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani ($U81) | $U170 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani ($U27) | $U28 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani ($U36) | $U92 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani ($U18) | $U84 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani ($U104) | $U175 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani ($U28) | $U73 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani ($U11) | $U55 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani ($U127) | $U72 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani ($U927) | $U227 | + 309% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani ($U21) | $U92 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani ($U16) | $U53 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani ($U17,526) | $U34,240 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani ($U8,677) | $U22,579 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani ($U2,929) | $U3,875 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani ($U10,244) | $U24,349 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($U7,079) | $U16,377 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($U2,807) | $U4,443 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani ($U2,281) | $U921 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani ($U15,856) | $U14,452 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani ($U4,430) | $U4,023 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani ($U107) | $U304 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $U208 | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani ($U846) | $U2,768 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani ($U888) | $U1,683 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani ($U927) | $U3,038 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani ($U984) | $U3,667 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani ($U835,442) | $U874,826 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani ($U18) | $U53 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($U1,481) | $U1,669 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani ($U171) | $U255 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($U123) | $U640 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $U1,178 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($U87) | $U252 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($U106) | $U152 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($U103) | $U180 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($U31) | $U75 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($U52) | $U96 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($U124) | $U302 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($U298) | $U883 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($U105) | $U573 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U953 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani ($U530) | $U1,893 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani ($U226) | $U187 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($U84) | $U125 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($U148) | $U135 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani ($U2,961) | $U23,009 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $U7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($U529) | $U1,620 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($U63) | $U141 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,694 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.42301
UYU
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Uruguay
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