Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 464 Afghani (28元) | 45元 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 437 Afghani (26元) | 36元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Afghani (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (4.52元) | 15元 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 109 Afghani (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (2.63元) | 9元 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 Afghani (14元) | 49元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56 Afghani (3.40元) | 13元 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Afghani (1.97元) | 5.68元 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (17元) | 6元 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (97元) | 113元 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (4.64元) | 8元 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Afghani (3.02元) | 13元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,545 Afghani (1,725元) | 12,793元 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,479 Afghani (1,056元) | 7,580元 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,431 Afghani (389元) | 330元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,479 Afghani (1,359元) | 6,692元 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,078 Afghani (670元) | 4,369元 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,247 Afghani (378元) | 431元 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,694 Afghani (163元) | 101元 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,847 Afghani (1,139元) | 1,837元 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (412元) | 521元 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (18元) | 29元 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (101元) | 527元 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (141元) | 262元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (167元) | 655元 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (199元) | 794元 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (109,664元) | 142,424元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 54 Afghani (3.29元) | 7元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (124元) | 182元 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (22元) | 34元 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 639元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (31元) | 21元 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (12元) | 26元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (16元) | 29元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (3.68元) | 11元 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (7元) | 10元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (15元) | 94元 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (33元) | 266元 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (26元) | 105元 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (74元) | 759元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (120元) | 377元 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (41元) | 72元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (11元) | 31元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (12元) | 22元 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (1,815元) | 3,037元 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.16元) | 0.24元 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (131元) | 418元 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 331 Afghani (20元) | 30元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,600 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in China
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