Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (ARS $1,503) | ARS $22,930 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (ARS $6,762) | ARS $13,153 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (ARS $3,456) | ARS $4,076 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (ARS $1,202) | ARS $1,548 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (ARS $1,443) | ARS $3,601 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (ARS $601) | ARS $2,890 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (ARS $7,513) | ARS $6,333 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (ARS $1,503) | ARS $2,512 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (ARS $451) | ARS $1,540 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (ARS $4,144) | ARS $2,023 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (ARS $18,784) | ARS $7,824 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (ARS $902) | ARS $3,415 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (ARS $188) | ARS $1,040 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (ARS $1,809,247) | ARS $960,915 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (ARS $262,972) | ARS $576,142 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (ARS $30,054) | ARS $98,243 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (ARS $150,270) | ARS $619,853 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (ARS $150,270) | ARS $426,779 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (ARS $30,054) | ARS $61,821 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (ARS $22,540) | ARS $21,225 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (ARS $388,144) | ARS $450,602 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (ARS $102,454) | ARS $253,468 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (ARS $15,027) | ARS $7,942 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $5,227 | - | |
| Clothes | - 81% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 81% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (ARS $18,032) | ARS $106,282 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (ARS $10,519) | ARS $73,385 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (ARS $48,469) | ARS $154,185 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (ARS $45,081) | ARS $141,794 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $30,850,800 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (ARS $1,052) | ARS $1,246 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (ARS $30,870) | ARS $38,625 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (ARS $5,410) | ARS $7,929 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (ARS $1,803) | ARS $16,792 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $28,246 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (ARS $3,757) | ARS $7,499 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (ARS $7,513) | ARS $3,536 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (ARS $3,306) | ARS $6,365 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (ARS $1,202) | ARS $3,521 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (ARS $1,352) | ARS $3,592 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (ARS $3,757) | ARS $15,965 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (ARS $4,508) | ARS $35,202 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ARS $15,496 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $57,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ARS $68,172 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (ARS $13,524) | ARS $12,696 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (ARS $1,803) | ARS $5,953 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ARS $4,229 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $1,099,490 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (ARS $45) | ARS $339 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (ARS $22,540) | ARS $35,685 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (ARS $5,259) | ARS $4,077 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,387 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Argentina
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