Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Chile
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (CH$8,569) | CH$12,886 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (CH$5,837) | CH$6,377 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (CH$2,314) | CH$2,770 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (CH$722) | CH$978 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (CH$1,188) | CH$2,570 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (CH$460) | CH$1,371 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (CH$1,831) | CH$4,967 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (CH$880) | CH$1,417 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (CH$303) | CH$1,005 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CH$2,731) | CH$1,040 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (CH$15,844) | CH$6,604 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (CH$654) | CH$1,906 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (CH$390) | CH$632 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 68% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (CH$201,172) | CH$832,424 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (CH$123,360) | CH$511,712 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (CH$67,057) | CH$65,827 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (CH$198,044) | CH$526,268 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (CH$118,826) | CH$346,177 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (CH$76,217) | CH$45,679 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (CH$158,435) | CH$16,531 | + 858% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (CH$226,392) | CH$245,274 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CH$67,513) | CH$74,336 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (CH$2,888) | CH$8,486 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$6,927 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (CH$16,528) | CH$42,206 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (CH$23,039) | CH$26,384 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (CH$27,407) | CH$59,904 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (CH$32,632) | CH$70,546 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (CH$17,966,433) | CH$13,905,800 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (CH$733) | CH$1,191 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CH$20,342) | CH$41,453 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (CH$495) | CH$3,391 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (CH$3,961) | CH$7,204 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$39,076 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CH$2,476) | CH$4,025 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (CH$1,905) | CH$3,809 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (CH$2,872) | CH$3,951 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CH$792) | CH$2,020 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CH$891) | CH$2,105 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (CH$3,466) | CH$13,188 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (CH$5,331) | CH$26,134 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (CH$4,340) | CH$10,227 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$21,308 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (CH$19,737) | CH$43,734 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (CH$6,706) | CH$7,703 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (CH$1,874) | CH$3,653 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (CH$1,984) | CH$2,937 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (CH$297,404) | CH$512,759 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (CH$26) | CH$149 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (CH$21,531) | CH$43,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (CH$2,706) | CH$4,341 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,156 prices entered by 649 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Chile
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