Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani ($10) | US $18 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani ($6) | US $10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani ($2.57) | US $3.44 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani ($0.80) | US $2.28 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani ($1.32) | US $2.99 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani ($0.51) | US $1.92 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani ($2.03) | US $3.21 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani ($0.98) | US $5.03 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani ($0.34) | US $2.44 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.03) | US $1.74 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani ($18) | US $10 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani ($0.73) | US $2.31 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani ($0.43) | US $1.12 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 58% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani ($223) | US $853 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani ($137) | US $407 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani ($74) | US $46 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani ($220) | US $496 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani ($132) | US $289 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani ($85) | US $42 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani ($176) | US $30 | + 478% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani ($251) | US $281 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($75) | US $154 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani ($3.20) | US $9 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | US $5.58 | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani ($18) | US $46 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani ($26) | US $29 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani ($30) | US $92 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani ($36) | US $68 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani ($19,938) | US $22,069 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani ($0.80) | US $0.57 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($23) | US $28 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani ($0.55) | US $4.79 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani ($4.40) | US $8 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | US $44 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($2.75) | US $7 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($2.11) | US $3.83 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani ($3.19) | US $4.57 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($0.88) | US $2.71 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($0.99) | US $2.07 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani ($3.85) | US $16 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani ($5.92) | US $24 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani ($4.82) | US $8 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | US $57 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani ($22) | US $40 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani ($7) | US $10 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani ($2.08) | US $4.12 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($2.20) | US $1.48 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani ($330) | US $804 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani ($0.03) | US $0.40 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani ($24) | US $53 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani ($3.00) | US $3.24 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,392 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Venezuela
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