Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (R$ 53) | R$ 31 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (R$ 36) | R$ 31 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.69 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (R$ 2.82) | R$ 7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 21 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (R$ 5.41) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (R$ 1.86) | R$ 5.15 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (R$ 17) | R$ 5.64 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (R$ 97) | R$ 45 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (R$ 4.02) | R$ 8 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (R$ 2.39) | R$ 3.78 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (R$ 1,235) | R$ 3,101 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (R$ 757) | R$ 2,145 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (R$ 412) | R$ 573 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (R$ 1,216) | R$ 2,419 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (R$ 730) | R$ 1,551 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (R$ 468) | R$ 428 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (R$ 498) | R$ 84 | + 490% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (R$ 1,390) | R$ 2,038 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (R$ 415) | R$ 597 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (R$ 101) | R$ 238 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (R$ 141) | R$ 224 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (R$ 168) | R$ 351 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (R$ 200) | R$ 265 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (R$ 110,313) | R$ 101,614 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (R$ 4.50) | R$ 7 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (R$ 125) | R$ 228 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (R$ 22) | R$ 52 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 251 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (R$ 3.71) | R$ 6 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 4.79 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 51 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (R$ 33) | R$ 97 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (R$ 27) | R$ 57 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (R$ 75) | R$ 253 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (R$ 121) | R$ 211 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (R$ 41) | R$ 27 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (R$ 1,826) | R$ 4,011 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (R$ 0.16) | R$ 1.34 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (R$ 132) | R$ 121 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,711 prices entered by 2,001 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
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