Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 43% cheaper than in Granada (Spain)
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 44% cheaper than in Granada (Spain) | ||||
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Kabul | Granada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 394 Afghani (€4.24) | €13 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 389 Afghani (€4.18) | €8 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 190 Afghani (€2.04) | €4.04 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (€0.75) | €0.83 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 99 Afghani (€1.06) | €2.95 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.50) | €1.58 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 161 Afghani (€1.73) | €6 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (€0.65) | €1.49 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.32) | €1.10 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (€2.17) | €0.79 | + 174% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,562 Afghani (€17) | €7 | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (€0.74) | €1.69 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (€0.33) | €0.87 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 39% cheaper than in Granada (Spain) | ||||
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Kabul | Granada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,929 Afghani (€375) | €861 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,704 Afghani (€201) | €634 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,724 Afghani (€51) | €118 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,518 Afghani (€274) | €575 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,154 Afghani (€174) | €400 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,872 Afghani (€63) | €70 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,395 Afghani (€26) | €24 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 18,572 Afghani (€200) | €355 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (€81) | €121 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 305 Afghani (€3.27) | €5.77 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 59% cheaper than in Granada (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,602 Afghani (€17) | €84 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,756 Afghani (€19) | €30 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,465 Afghani (€26) | €75 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,899 Afghani (€31) | €84 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 39% cheaper than in Granada (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,438,150 Afghani (€15,451) | €21,086 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 Afghani (€0.51) | €1.87 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (€29) | €38 | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 437 Afghani (€4.70) | €18 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 16% cheaper than in Granada (Spain) | ||||
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Kabul | Granada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.84 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 308 Afghani (€3.31) | €5.66 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €51 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 171 Afghani (€1.83) | €4.44 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (€2.08) | €1.61 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Afghani (€2.79) | €3.68 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 Afghani (€0.79) | €1.22 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 127 Afghani (€1.36) | €1.41 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 Afghani (€2.95) | €14 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 57% cheaper than in Granada (Spain) | ||||
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Kabul | Granada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 804 Afghani (€9) | €36 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 363 Afghani (€3.90) | €15 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (€13) | €69 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,731 Afghani (€19) | €48 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,218 Afghani (€13) | €8 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 Afghani (€1.88) | €2.27 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (€4.26) | €4.71 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,628 Afghani (€243) | €426 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.82 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.18 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (€18) | €42 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 Afghani (€1.69) | €5.09 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Granada you would need to make just about €1,539 (143,221 Afghani) in Kabul.
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