Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (ARS $1,308) | ARS $1,658 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (ARS $891) | ARS $1,122 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (ARS $353) | ARS $400 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (ARS $110) | ARS $148 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (ARS $181) | ARS $308 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (ARS $70) | ARS $213 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (ARS $279) | ARS $663 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (ARS $134) | ARS $219 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (ARS $46) | ARS $111 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (ARS $417) | ARS $195 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (ARS $2,419) | ARS $747 | + 224% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (ARS $100) | ARS $267 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (ARS $60) | ARS $95 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (ARS $30,712) | ARS $90,706 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (ARS $18,833) | ARS $58,636 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (ARS $10,237) | ARS $6,827 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (ARS $30,235) | ARS $61,093 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (ARS $18,141) | ARS $39,224 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (ARS $11,636) | ARS $5,673 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (ARS $12,372) | ARS $2,696 | + 359% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (ARS $34,562) | ARS $57,734 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (ARS $10,307) | ARS $32,416 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (ARS $441) | ARS $748 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $568 | - | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (ARS $2,523) | ARS $10,854 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (ARS $3,517) | ARS $6,947 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (ARS $4,184) | ARS $20,227 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (ARS $4,982) | ARS $15,979 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (ARS $2,742,876) | ARS $4,284,760 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (ARS $112) | ARS $134 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (ARS $3,106) | ARS $2,747 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $716 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (ARS $543) | ARS $1,070 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $2,291 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (ARS $779) | ARS $471 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (ARS $291) | ARS $350 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (ARS $407) | ARS $419 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (ARS $92) | ARS $262 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (ARS $180) | ARS $264 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (ARS $374) | ARS $1,185 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (ARS $814) | ARS $2,959 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (ARS $663) | ARS $1,406 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (ARS $1,860) | ARS $3,557 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (ARS $3,013) | ARS $4,768 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (ARS $1,024) | ARS $897 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (ARS $286) | ARS $400 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (ARS $303) | ARS $366 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (ARS $45,404) | ARS $105,316 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (ARS $4.00) | ARS $27 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (ARS $3,287) | ARS $4,026 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (ARS $413) | ARS $395 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,772 prices entered by 1,167 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Argentina
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