Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (R$ 8) | R$ 36 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (R$ 17) | R$ 34 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (R$ 2.27) | R$ 5.84 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (R$ 1.42) | R$ 8 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (R$ 4.25) | R$ 26 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (R$ 2.83) | R$ 9 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (R$ 1.70) | R$ 5.68 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 155% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (R$ 71) | R$ 44 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 4.91 | - | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,728 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,506 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (R$ 283) | R$ 595 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (R$ 566) | R$ 2,629 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (R$ 566) | R$ 1,696 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (R$ 113) | R$ 510 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (R$ 85) | R$ 89 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (R$ 850) | R$ 1,998 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (R$ 386) | R$ 628 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 95% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | - 78% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 78% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (R$ 28) | R$ 250 | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (R$ 40) | R$ 247 | - 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (R$ 283) | R$ 410 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (R$ 85) | R$ 304 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,376 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (R$ 4.40) | R$ 5.54 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (R$ 116) | R$ 230 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (R$ 3.93) | R$ 22 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (R$ 23) | R$ 44 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 265 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 23 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (R$ 4.53) | R$ 8 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (R$ 5.10) | R$ 5.28 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (R$ 20) | R$ 55 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 113 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 66 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 199 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (R$ 51) | R$ 29 | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (R$ 45) | R$ 12 | + 281% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,212 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (R$ 0.20) | R$ 1.29 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (R$ 57) | R$ 125 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 0% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Brazil
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