Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 79% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 79% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (CI$1.45) | CI$24 | - 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (CI$2.90) | CI$12 | - 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (CI$1.26) | CI$6 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (CI$0.39) | CI$3.21 | - 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (CI$1.04) | CI$8 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (CI$0.24) | CI$8 | - 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (CI$0.73) | CI$8 | - 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (CI$0.48) | CI$7 | - 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CI$0.29) | CI$5.10 | - 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CI$2.67) | CI$4.29 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (CI$12) | CI$30 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (CI$1.16) | CI$5.43 | - 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CI$3.34 | - | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | CI$3,452 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | CI$2,489 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (CI$48) | CI$382 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (CI$97) | CI$1,958 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (CI$97) | CI$1,536 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (CI$19) | CI$162 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (CI$15) | CI$80 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (CI$145) | CI$429 | - 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CI$66) | CI$358 | - 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (CI$10) | CI$14 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CI$16 | - | |
Clothes | - 87% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 87% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (CI$4.84) | CI$70 | - 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (CI$7) | CI$70 | - 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (CI$48) | CI$141 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (CI$15) | CI$100 | - 85% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CI$8,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (CI$0.75) | CI$1.35 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CI$20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (CI$0.67) | CI$9 | - 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (CI$3.87) | CI$8 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CI$127 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CI$2.42) | CI$5.00 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (CI$1.86) | CI$6 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (CI$2.81) | CI$6 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CI$0.77) | CI$5.00 | - 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CI$0.87) | CI$4.69 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (CI$3.39) | CI$40 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CI$84 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | CI$24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$45 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CI$130 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (CI$9) | CI$15 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (CI$8) | CI$7 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (CI$1.94) | CI$6 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CI$600 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (CI$0.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (CI$10) | CI$61 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (CI$1.93) | CI$11 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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