Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (CH$1,776) | CH$14,031 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (CH$3,552) | CH$7,008 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (CH$1,539) | CH$2,758 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (CH$474) | CH$1,131 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (CH$1,279) | CH$3,188 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (CH$296) | CH$1,424 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (CH$888) | CH$5,618 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (CH$592) | CH$1,472 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CH$355) | CH$1,235 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CH$3,265) | CH$1,150 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (CH$14,801) | CH$7,071 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (CH$1,421) | CH$1,954 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CH$663 | - | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | CH$946,745 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | CH$589,967 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (CH$59,205) | CH$69,874 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (CH$118,410) | CH$605,261 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (CH$118,410) | CH$401,329 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (CH$23,682) | CH$47,221 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (CH$17,762) | CH$16,082 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (CH$177,616) | CH$230,123 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CH$80,732) | CH$74,166 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (CH$11,841) | CH$9,330 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$10,312 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (CH$5,921) | CH$42,423 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (CH$8,289) | CH$26,661 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (CH$59,205) | CH$66,553 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (CH$17,762) | CH$73,321 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CH$15,284,900 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (CH$920) | CH$1,273 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CH$24,325) | CH$42,906 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (CH$821) | CH$3,624 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (CH$4,736) | CH$8,500 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$37,044 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CH$2,960) | CH$4,521 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (CH$2,278) | CH$3,842 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (CH$3,434) | CH$3,898 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CH$947) | CH$1,720 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CH$1,066) | CH$2,190 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (CH$4,144) | CH$16,023 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CH$27,566 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CH$10,113 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$22,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CH$43,934 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (CH$10,657) | CH$8,497 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (CH$9,473) | CH$4,095 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (CH$2,372) | CH$3,182 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$573,929 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (CH$43) | CH$124 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (CH$11,841) | CH$52,353 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (CH$2,368) | CH$4,629 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,617 prices entered by 515 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Chile
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