Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (CH$3,228) | CH$8,477 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (CH$4,697) | CH$4,648 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (CH$1,481) | CH$1,843 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (CH$696) | CH$819 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (CH$831) | CH$2,078 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (CH$397) | CH$1,063 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (CH$1,312) | CH$3,679 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (CH$593) | CH$1,110 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CH$298) | CH$778 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CH$837 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (CH$24,839) | CH$4,563 | + 444% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (CH$460) | CH$1,523 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (CH$342) | CH$449 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 52% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (CH$581,178) | CH$719,201 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (CH$390,119) | CH$451,670 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (CH$81,295) | CH$60,688 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (CH$419,662) | CH$468,300 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (CH$303,320) | CH$307,030 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (CH$68,648) | CH$41,429 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (CH$87,606) | CH$17,598 | + 398% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (CH$217,317) | CH$216,962 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (CH$112,107) | CH$62,352 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (CH$7,799) | CH$7,073 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (CH$2,981) | CH$4,478 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (CH$11,237) | CH$36,142 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (CH$25,520) | CH$20,353 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (CH$40,382) | CH$42,417 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (CH$30,533) | CH$55,295 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (CH$5,382,453) | CH$12,531,200 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (CH$455) | CH$850 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (CH$29,807) | CH$40,347 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (CH$1,490) | CH$3,680 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (CH$2,484) | CH$7,203 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$29,978 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (CH$1,240) | CH$4,102 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (CH$1,760) | CH$2,761 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (CH$2,733) | CH$2,844 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CH$794) | CH$1,655 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (CH$994) | CH$1,588 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (CH$1,490) | CH$9,742 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (CH$9,559) | CH$19,522 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (CH$4,609) | CH$8,689 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$21,427 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (CH$19,871) | CH$31,898 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (CH$14,903) | CH$5,579 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (CH$1,987) | CH$2,909 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (CH$4,968) | CH$2,224 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (CH$279,073) | CH$366,489 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (CH$37) | CH$117 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (CH$80,641) | CH$33,667 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (CH$1,610) | CH$3,889 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,704 prices entered by 694 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Chile
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