Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 65% cheaper than in Singapore
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 52% cheaper than in Singapore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kabul (Afghanistan) | Singapore | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 337 Afghani (SGD $5.77) | SGD $11 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 261 Afghani (SGD $4.47) | SGD $8 | 44% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 162 Afghani (SGD $2.78) | SGD $5.49 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 65 Afghani (SGD $1.12) | SGD $2.99 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 87 Afghani (SGD $1.50) | SGD $3.49 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 43 Afghani (SGD $0.74) | SGD $3.43 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 231 Afghani (SGD $3.95) | SGD $16 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 54 Afghani (SGD $0.93) | SGD $4.28 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 26 Afghani (SGD $0.45) | SGD $2.50 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 202 Afghani (SGD $3.45) | SGD $4.98 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,570 Afghani (SGD $27) | SGD $31 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 66 Afghani (SGD $1.13) | SGD $2.87 | 61% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 38 Afghani (SGD $0.66) | SGD $2.29 | 71% |
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 68% cheaper than in Singapore | ||
| Kabul (Afghanistan) | Singapore | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 38,366 Afghani (SGD $657) | SGD $3,613 | 82% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 21,996 Afghani (SGD $377) | SGD $2,710 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 4,933 Afghani (SGD $85) | SGD $153 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 29,214 Afghani (SGD $500) | SGD $2,879 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 18,478 Afghani (SGD $317) | SGD $1,772 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 5,256 Afghani (SGD $90) | SGD $94 | 4% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 3,839 Afghani (SGD $66) | SGD $43 | 52% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 20,575 Afghani (SGD $352) | SGD $658 | 46% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 8,363 Afghani (SGD $143) | SGD $186 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 296 Afghani (SGD $5.07) | SGD $11 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 197 Afghani (SGD $3.38) | SGD $18 | 82% |
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 49% cheaper than in Singapore | ||
| Kabul (Afghanistan) | Singapore | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 1,345 Afghani (SGD $23) | SGD $109 | 79% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 2,403 Afghani (SGD $41) | SGD $50 | 18% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,688 Afghani (SGD $46) | SGD $132 | 65% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 2,564 Afghani (SGD $44) | SGD $190 | 77% |
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 69% cheaper than in Singapore | ||
| Kabul (Afghanistan) | Singapore | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 1,224,510 Afghani (SGD $20,978) | SGD $118,218 | 82% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 43 Afghani (SGD $0.73) | SGD $2.19 | 67% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 2,667 Afghani (SGD $46) | SGD $97 | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 362 Afghani (SGD $6) | SGD $13 | 53% |
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 50% cheaper than in Singapore | ||
| Kabul (Afghanistan) | Singapore | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 142 Afghani (SGD $2.43) | SGD $11 | 77% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 322 Afghani (SGD $5.51) | SGD $13 | 59% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | SGD $57 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 196 Afghani (SGD $3.36) | SGD $10 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 186 Afghani (SGD $3.19) | SGD $5.79 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 261 Afghani (SGD $4.48) | SGD $8 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 77 Afghani (SGD $1.31) | SGD $3.44 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 101 Afghani (SGD $1.73) | SGD $4.21 | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 283 Afghani (SGD $4.84) | SGD $30 | 84% |
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 70% cheaper than in Singapore | ||
| Kabul (Afghanistan) | Singapore | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 823 Afghani (SGD $14) | SGD $49 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 371 Afghani (SGD $6) | SGD $26 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,500 Afghani (SGD $26) | SGD $339 | 92% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 2,327 Afghani (SGD $40) | SGD $147 | 73% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 1,261 Afghani (SGD $22) | SGD $21 | 1% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 217 Afghani (SGD $3.71) | SGD $6 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 447 Afghani (SGD $8) | SGD $11 | 30% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 14,583 Afghani (SGD $250) | SGD $762 | 67% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 4.10 Afghani (SGD $0.07) | SGD $0.31 | 77% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 1,664 Afghani (SGD $29) | SGD $153 | 81% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 146 Afghani (SGD $2.50) | SGD $14 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require SGD $11,000 in Singapore you would need to make just about SGD $3,887 (226,898 Afghani) in Kabul.