Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani ($b10) | $b52 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani ($b44) | $b40 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani ($b22) | $b15 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani ($b8) | $b7 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani ($b9) | $b14 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani ($b3.87) | $b9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani ($b48) | $b23 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani ($b10) | $b16 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($b2.91) | $b8 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($b27) | $b11 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($b121) | $b59 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani ($b5.81) | $b12 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani ($b1.21) | $b4.13 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 17% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani ($b11,663) | $b3,684 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani ($b1,695) | $b2,803 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani ($b194) | $b378 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($b969) | $b2,703 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($b969) | $b2,465 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($b194) | $b297 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($b145) | $b164 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani ($b2,502) | $b3,482 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($b660) | $b1,253 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($b97) | $b54 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $b24 | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani ($b116) | $b438 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($b68) | $b268 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani ($b312) | $b632 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani ($b291) | $b568 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $b144,748 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani ($b7) | $b3.75 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($b199) | $b148 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani ($b35) | $b35 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani ($b12) | $b69 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $b202 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($b24) | $b20 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani ($b48) | $b25 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani ($b21) | $b39 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($b8) | $b12 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($b9) | $b21 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani ($b24) | $b65 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani ($b29) | $b57 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $b102 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b152 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $b185 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($b87) | $b47 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani ($b12) | $b27 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $b22 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $b4,257 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani ($b0.29) | $b1.40 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani ($b145) | $b328 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani ($b34) | $b16 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 660 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bolivia
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