Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Chile
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (CH$4,385) | CH$8,657 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (CH$3,960) | CH$4,712 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (CH$1,484) | CH$1,773 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (CH$687) | CH$838 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (CH$728) | CH$2,185 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (CH$420) | CH$1,130 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (CH$2,329) | CH$3,828 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (CH$466) | CH$1,236 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (CH$264) | CH$731 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CH$852 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (CH$21,810) | CH$4,734 | + 361% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (CH$777) | CH$1,530 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (CH$492) | CH$434 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Chile | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (CH$425,279) | CH$722,911 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (CH$277,163) | CH$460,191 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (CH$72,171) | CH$58,446 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (CH$294,411) | CH$444,009 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (CH$232,765) | CH$300,336 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (CH$53,485) | CH$43,287 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (CH$43,610) | CH$16,383 | + 166% | |
40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (CH$243,230) | CH$228,063 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (CH$92,570) | CH$61,975 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (CH$6,529) | CH$7,252 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (CH$2,803) | CH$4,543 | - 38% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (CH$12,071) | CH$37,118 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (CH$33,274) | CH$20,635 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (CH$35,420) | CH$45,251 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (CH$23,282) | CH$55,952 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (CH$7,700,238) | CH$13,332,300 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (CH$343) | CH$805 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (CH$22,345) | CH$38,822 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (CH$1,401) | CH$3,037 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (CH$4,212) | CH$6,743 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$31,855 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (CH$4,982) | CH$4,307 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (CH$1,492) | CH$2,928 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (CH$3,262) | CH$2,885 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (CH$740) | CH$1,627 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (CH$1,314) | CH$1,518 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (CH$2,550) | CH$10,477 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (CH$7,267) | CH$19,285 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (CH$4,966) | CH$8,892 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (CH$14,014) | CH$30,152 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (CH$21,477) | CH$29,279 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (CH$8,473) | CH$5,663 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (CH$1,869) | CH$2,844 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (CH$4,671) | CH$2,309 | + 102% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (CH$262,419) | CH$385,711 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (CH$32) | CH$99 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (CH$78,355) | CH$40,680 | + 93% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (CH$1,590) | CH$4,022 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Chile
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