Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Belgium
Currency:
Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (€4.93) | €17 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (€4.45) | €8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (€1.67) | €4.41 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (€0.77) | €1.00 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (€0.82) | €3.78 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (€0.47) | €2.45 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (€2.62) | €4.91 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.52) | €2.37 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (€0.30) | €1.69 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.74 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (€25) | €7 | + 228% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (€0.87) | €2.31 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (€0.55) | €1.22 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (€478) | €1,131 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (€312) | €927 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (€81) | €138 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (€331) | €901 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (€262) | €653 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (€60) | €99 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (€49) | €36 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (€273) | €378 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (€104) | €133 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.15) | €10 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (€14) | €81 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (€37) | €43 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (€40) | €82 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (€26) | €104 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (€8,656) | €24,774 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (€0.39) | €1.32 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (€25) | €50 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.58) | €8 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (€4.73) | €11 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €36 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (€5.60) | €5.08 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (€1.68) | €3.38 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (€3.67) | €3.87 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (€0.83) | €1.83 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (€1.48) | €2.17 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (€2.87) | €25 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (€8) | €47 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (€5.58) | €22 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €81 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (€24) | €63 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (€10) | €9 | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.10) | €3.54 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.25) | €4.16 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (€295) | €476 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.22 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (€88) | €40 | + 121% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (€1.79) | €8 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Belgium
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