Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.74) | €4.16 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.85) | €1.15 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.41) | €3.80 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.54) | €2.83 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€2.17) | €8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€1.04) | €2.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.36) | €1.99 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.23) | €1.83 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€19) | €12 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.77) | €2.86 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.46) | €1.54 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€238) | €1,236 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€146) | €1,081 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€79) | €173 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€234) | €823 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€141) | €690 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€90) | €79 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (€187) | €46 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€268) | €775 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€80) | €212 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.42) | €14 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€20) | €94 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€27) | €69 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€32) | €84 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€39) | €122 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€21,257) | €25,982 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (€0.87) | €1.73 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€24) | €50 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (€0.59) | €9 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.69) | €12 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.93) | €5.15 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.25) | €3.67 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.40) | €3.77 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.94) | €1.90 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.05) | €2.17 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€4.10) | €25 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€6) | €47 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€5.14) | €24 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €72 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€23) | €62 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€2.22) | €3.31 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.35) | €3.96 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€352) | €415 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.25 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€25) | €39 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€3.20) | €8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 272 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Belgium
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