Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (65元) | 56元 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (44元) | 41元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (18元) | 14元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (5.46元) | 17元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (9元) | 20元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (3.48元) | 10元 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (14元) | 57元 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (7元) | 16元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (2.29元) | 7元 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (21元) | 6.00元 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (120元) | 129元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (4.95元) | 11元 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (2.95元) | 13元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (1,522元) | 13,117元 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (933元) | 7,964元 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (507元) | 401元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (1,498元) | 8,919元 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (899元) | 4,753元 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (577元) | 242元 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (1,199元) | 117元 | + 921% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (1,713元) | 1,521元 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (511元) | 661元 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (22元) | 56元 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (125元) | 491元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (174元) | 261元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (207元) | 634元 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (247元) | 662元 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (135,915元) | 150,872元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (5.44元) | 9元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (154元) | 197元 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (3.75元) | 29元 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (30元) | 23元 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 371元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (19元) | 37元 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (14元) | 23元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (22元) | 33元 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (5.99元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (26元) | 63元 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (40元) | 267元 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (33元) | 114元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,234元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (149元) | 473元 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (51元) | 81元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (14元) | 35元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (15元) | 31元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (2,250元) | 3,289元 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.20元) | 0.24元 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (163元) | 449元 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (20元) | 29元 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,060 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in China
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