Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (ARS $536) | ARS $625 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (ARS $484) | ARS $443 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (ARS $181) | ARS $150 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (ARS $84) | ARS $66 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (ARS $89) | ARS $142 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (ARS $51) | ARS $85 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (ARS $285) | ARS $269 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (ARS $57) | ARS $101 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (ARS $32) | ARS $49 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ARS $79 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (ARS $2,667) | ARS $279 | + 857% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (ARS $95) | ARS $144 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (ARS $60) | ARS $39 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 93% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (ARS $51,997) | ARS $36,431 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (ARS $33,887) | ARS $23,169 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (ARS $8,824) | ARS $4,437 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (ARS $35,996) | ARS $24,419 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (ARS $28,459) | ARS $16,127 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (ARS $6,539) | ARS $3,456 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (ARS $5,332) | ARS $1,431 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (ARS $29,739) | ARS $35,012 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (ARS $11,318) | ARS $14,449 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (ARS $798) | ARS $349 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (ARS $343) | ARS $259 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (ARS $1,476) | ARS $3,808 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (ARS $4,068) | ARS $2,349 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (ARS $4,331) | ARS $6,703 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (ARS $2,847) | ARS $5,569 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (ARS $941,471) | ARS $2,001,430 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (ARS $42) | ARS $68 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (ARS $2,732) | ARS $1,539 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (ARS $171) | ARS $282 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (ARS $515) | ARS $620 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $1,156 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (ARS $609) | ARS $255 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (ARS $182) | ARS $163 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (ARS $399) | ARS $218 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (ARS $90) | ARS $113 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (ARS $161) | ARS $128 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (ARS $312) | ARS $496 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (ARS $889) | ARS $1,295 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (ARS $607) | ARS $664 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (ARS $1,713) | ARS $2,197 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (ARS $2,626) | ARS $2,204 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (ARS $1,036) | ARS $400 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (ARS $228) | ARS $165 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (ARS $571) | ARS $152 | + 277% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (ARS $32,085) | ARS $65,026 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (ARS $3.97) | ARS $18 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (ARS $9,580) | ARS $1,928 | + 397% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (ARS $194) | ARS $171 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,961 prices entered by 1,328 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 25% more expensive than in Argentina
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