Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani ($U388) | $U633 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani ($U265) | $U417 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani ($U105) | $U217 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani ($U33) | $U40 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani ($U54) | $U161 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani ($U21) | $U114 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani ($U83) | $U267 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani ($U40) | $U69 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani ($U14) | $U51 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($U124) | $U89 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani ($U718) | $U313 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani ($U30) | $U128 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani ($U18) | $U63 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 34% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani ($U9,120) | $U42,781 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani ($U5,592) | $U24,449 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani ($U3,040) | $U3,685 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani ($U8,978) | $U26,573 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani ($U5,387) | $U17,890 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani ($U3,455) | $U2,393 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani ($U7,182) | $U1,590 | + 352% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani ($U10,263) | $U19,831 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($U3,061) | $U6,243 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani ($U131) | $U229 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $U296 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani ($U749) | $U2,651 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani ($U1,044) | $U1,401 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani ($U1,242) | $U4,582 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani ($U1,479) | $U3,877 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani ($U814,460) | $U1,091,840 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani ($U33) | $U74 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($U922) | $U2,307 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani ($U22) | $U346 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani ($U180) | $U541 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $U1,251 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($U112) | $U386 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($U86) | $U146 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani ($U130) | $U279 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($U36) | $U76 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($U40) | $U140 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani ($U157) | $U470 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani ($U242) | $U972 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani ($U197) | $U665 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U1,344 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani ($U895) | $U2,313 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani ($U304) | $U310 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani ($U85) | $U185 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($U90) | $U164 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani ($U13,482) | $U51,246 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani ($U1.19) | $U6 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani ($U976) | $U2,234 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani ($U123) | $U194 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,465 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Uruguay
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