Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (CH$1,435) | CH$17,291 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (CH$6,459) | CH$7,327 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (CH$3,301) | CH$2,606 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (CH$1,148) | CH$1,180 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (CH$1,378) | CH$3,547 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (CH$574) | CH$1,620 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (CH$7,176) | CH$5,886 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (CH$1,435) | CH$1,625 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CH$431) | CH$1,505 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CH$3,958) | CH$1,150 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (CH$17,940) | CH$6,203 | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (CH$861) | CH$2,207 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (CH$179) | CH$687 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (CH$1,728,025) | CH$970,873 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (CH$251,166) | CH$617,106 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (CH$28,705) | CH$84,121 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (CH$143,524) | CH$550,077 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (CH$143,524) | CH$387,120 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (CH$28,705) | CH$52,929 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (CH$21,529) | CH$16,144 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (CH$370,719) | CH$241,539 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CH$97,854) | CH$86,255 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (CH$14,352) | CH$9,793 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$9,971 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (CH$17,223) | CH$48,408 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (CH$10,047) | CH$30,793 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (CH$50,233) | CH$67,126 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (CH$43,057) | CH$76,916 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CH$16,342,400 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (CH$1,005) | CH$1,328 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CH$29,484) | CH$39,015 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (CH$5,167) | CH$3,177 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (CH$1,722) | CH$10,512 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$43,336 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CH$3,588) | CH$7,271 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (CH$7,176) | CH$4,262 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (CH$3,158) | CH$4,298 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CH$1,148) | CH$2,259 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CH$1,292) | CH$2,486 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (CH$3,588) | CH$16,652 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (CH$4,306) | CH$32,143 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CH$11,228 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$30,351 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CH$53,189 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (CH$12,917) | CH$8,125 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (CH$1,722) | CH$4,330 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CH$3,531 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$583,432 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (CH$43) | CH$105 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (CH$21,529) | CH$53,563 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (CH$5,023) | CH$4,986 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,660 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
14.352
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Chile
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