Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (€3.56) | €17 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (€5.19) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (€1.64) | €4.93 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (€0.77) | €1.02 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (€0.92) | €3.73 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.44) | €2.24 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (€1.45) | €5.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (€0.65) | €2.20 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.33) | €1.68 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.63 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (€27) | €7 | + 281% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (€0.51) | €2.47 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (€0.38) | €1.33 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (€642) | €1,232 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (€431) | €949 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (€90) | €149 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (€463) | €876 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (€335) | €635 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (€76) | €108 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (€97) | €37 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (€240) | €329 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (€124) | €111 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.29) | €10 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (€12) | €87 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (€28) | €50 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (€45) | €95 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (€34) | €131 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (€5,944) | €24,213 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (€0.50) | €1.37 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (€33) | €50 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.65) | €8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (€2.74) | €7 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €29 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (€1.37) | €5.48 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (€1.94) | €3.89 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (€3.02) | €3.48 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.88) | €1.59 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (€1.10) | €2.24 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (€1.65) | €20 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (€11) | €46 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (€5.09) | €22 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €81 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (€22) | €60 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €10 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.19) | €3.28 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.49) | €4.32 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (€308) | €443 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.28 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (€89) | €30 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (€1.78) | €7 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,018 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Belgium
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