Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani (€2.86) | €20 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€5.47) | €11 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€2.79) | €5.94 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€0.97) | €1.28 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.17) | €3.67 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.49) | €6 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.22) | €2.59 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.36) | €2.11 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.35) | €1.89 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€15) | €8 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.73) | €2.89 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.15) | €2.00 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,463) | €1,297 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€213) | €1,194 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€24) | €494 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€122) | €873 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€122) | €569 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€24) | €154 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€18) | €54 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€314) | €302 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€83) | €110 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€12) | €17 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€15) | €89 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €35 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (€39) | €90 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€36) | €120 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €32,008 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.85) | €1.66 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€25) | €52 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.37) | €12 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.46) | €14 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.04) | €5.29 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€2.67) | €4.92 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.97) | €3.01 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.09) | €4.00 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.04) | €29 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€3.65) | €43 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €90 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €140 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€11) | €12 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.46) | €3.51 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.70 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €561 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.25 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€18) | €82 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.25) | €11 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Belgium
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