Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 51% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 52% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Kabul | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 323 Afghani ($4.62) | $18 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 425 Afghani ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 176 Afghani ($2.52) | $4.27 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 71 Afghani ($1.02) | $1.17 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Afghani ($1.44) | $3.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani ($0.66) | $4.47 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 214 Afghani ($3.05) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani ($1.03) | $3.73 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani ($0.40) | $1.68 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani ($2.88) | $3.75 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani ($22) | $14 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani ($0.94) | $2.17 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Afghani ($0.41) | $2.00 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 63% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Kabul | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,028 Afghani ($729) | $1,753 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,368 Afghani ($277) | $1,235 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,350 Afghani ($62) | $204 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani ($365) | $1,288 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani ($231) | $961 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani ($84) | $135 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,489 Afghani ($36) | $63 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,391 Afghani ($291) | $305 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani ($108) | $89 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani ($4.21) | $11 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 199 Afghani ($2.84) | $24 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 44% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Kabul | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,193 Afghani ($17) | $50 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani ($24) | $46 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,049 Afghani ($44) | $74 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,790 Afghani ($40) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 46% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Kabul | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani ($20,590) | $22,837 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 61 Afghani ($0.88) | $0.88 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani ($39) | $83 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 462 Afghani ($7) | $24 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 8% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Kabul | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 188 Afghani ($2.69) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 310 Afghani ($4.44) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani ($2.60) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 232 Afghani ($3.31) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 260 Afghani ($3.71) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani ($1.07) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani ($1.44) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 Afghani ($3.66) | $21 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 51% cheaper than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Kabul | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 605 Afghani ($9) | $46 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani ($5.20) | $22 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani ($18) | $140 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani ($23) | $80 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani ($11) | $9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Afghani ($2.82) | $5.01 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 369 Afghani ($5.27) | $5.10 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani ($269) | $428 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 Afghani ($0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,828 Afghani ($26) | $37 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani ($2.35) | $8 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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