- 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 ($U128) | $U347 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani ($U103) | $U277 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani ($U83) | $U168 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani ($U27) | $U28 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani ($U37) | $U93 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani ($U18) | $U85 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani ($U106) | $U174 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani ($U31) | $U72 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani ($U11) | $U55 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani ($U129) | $U75 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani ($U945) | $U228 | + 314% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani ($U21) | $U93 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani ($U17) | $U53 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani ($U17,871) | $U34,480 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani ($U8,848) | $U21,940 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani ($U2,987) | $U4,166 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani ($U10,445) | $U22,404 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($U7,218) | $U15,834 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($U2,862) | $U3,967 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani ($U2,326) | $U895 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani ($U16,168) | $U14,535 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani ($U4,517) | $U4,048 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani ($U109) | $U289 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $U202 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani ($U863) | $U2,800 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani ($U906) | $U1,803 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani ($U945) | $U3,132 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani ($U1,004) | $U3,689 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani ($U851,855) | $U874,826 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani ($U18) | $U52 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($U1,510) | $U1,660 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani ($U175) | $U263 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($U126) | $U640 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $U1,389 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($U89) | $U252 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($U108) | $U149 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($U105) | $U204 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($U32) | $U72 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($U53) | $U101 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($U127) | $U297 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($U304) | $U909 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($U107) | $U587 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U953 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani ($U541) | $U1,975 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani ($U230) | $U190 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($U86) | $U120 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($U151) | $U140 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani ($U10,957) | $U20,457 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $U7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($U539) | $U1,677 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($U64) | $U140 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,707 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Uruguay
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