Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (R$ 33) | R$ 28 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (R$ 29) | R$ 27 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (R$ 5.11) | R$ 3.86 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (R$ 5.42) | R$ 8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (R$ 3.13) | R$ 5.57 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (R$ 3.47) | R$ 7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (R$ 1.97) | R$ 4.51 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.82 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (R$ 162) | R$ 38 | + 329% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (R$ 5.78) | R$ 7 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (R$ 3.66) | R$ 3.33 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (R$ 3,163) | R$ 3,092 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (R$ 2,061) | R$ 1,818 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (R$ 537) | R$ 493 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (R$ 2,190) | R$ 2,063 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (R$ 1,731) | R$ 1,270 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (R$ 398) | R$ 360 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (R$ 324) | R$ 80 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (R$ 1,809) | R$ 1,663 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (R$ 689) | R$ 467 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (R$ 90) | R$ 210 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (R$ 247) | R$ 192 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (R$ 263) | R$ 324 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (R$ 173) | R$ 247 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (R$ 57,272) | R$ 88,188 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (R$ 2.55) | R$ 4.43 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (R$ 166) | R$ 222 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 16 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (R$ 31) | R$ 41 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (R$ 5.50) | R$ 5.88 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 4.06 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (R$ 19) | R$ 42 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (R$ 54) | R$ 94 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (R$ 37) | R$ 52 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (R$ 104) | R$ 218 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (R$ 160) | R$ 183 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (R$ 63) | R$ 25 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 252% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (R$ 1,952) | R$ 3,547 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (R$ 0.24) | R$ 1.29 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (R$ 583) | R$ 117 | + 398% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,689 prices entered by 1,572 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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