Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.55) | €5.93 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.80) | €1.31 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.31) | €5.15 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.51) | €3.47 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€2.02) | €6 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€0.97) | €2.29 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.33) | €1.97 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.01) | €1.04 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€17) | €7 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.72) | €2.20 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.43) | €1.73 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€222) | €1,715 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€136) | €1,046 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€74) | €415 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€218) | €818 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€131) | €658 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€84) | €99 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (€175) | €30 | + 491% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€250) | €333 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€74) | €151 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.19) | €10 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€18) | €99 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€25) | €34 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€30) | €91 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€36) | €128 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€19,821) | €24,654 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (€0.81) | €1.72 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€22) | €44 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (€0.55) | €3.00 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.37) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €152 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.73) | €5.49 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.10) | €3.31 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.17) | €3.08 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.87) | €2.07 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€0.98) | €2.14 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€3.82) | €45 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€5.88) | €47 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€4.79) | €23 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €104 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€22) | €65 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€2.07) | €3.66 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.19) | €4.04 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€328) | €499 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.08 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€24) | €31 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€2.99) | €5.86 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 346 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Austria
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