Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (₡ 1,019) | ₡ 6,711 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (₡ 2,039) | ₡ 4,580 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (₡ 884) | ₡ 2,453 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (₡ 272) | ₡ 992 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (₡ 734) | ₡ 2,216 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (₡ 170) | ₡ 1,227 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (₡ 510) | ₡ 2,567 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (₡ 340) | ₡ 2,112 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (₡ 204) | ₡ 1,432 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₡ 1,874) | ₡ 945 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (₡ 8,496) | ₡ 11,346 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (₡ 816) | ₡ 1,606 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₡ 928 | - | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₡ 572,782 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₡ 306,580 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (₡ 33,982) | ₡ 28,067 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (₡ 67,965) | ₡ 389,387 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (₡ 67,965) | ₡ 241,078 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (₡ 13,593) | ₡ 20,040 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (₡ 10,195) | ₡ 16,566 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (₡ 101,947) | ₡ 219,739 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₡ 46,338) | ₡ 64,053 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (₡ 6,796) | ₡ 4,676 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₡ 2,380 | - | |
| Clothes | - 78% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 78% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (₡ 3,398) | ₡ 44,695 | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (₡ 4,758) | ₡ 24,421 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (₡ 33,982) | ₡ 54,734 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (₡ 10,195) | ₡ 37,613 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₡ 15,068,800 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (₡ 528) | ₡ 778 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₡ 13,962) | ₡ 25,124 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (₡ 471) | ₡ 3,367 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (₡ 2,719) | ₡ 10,814 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₡ 36,912 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₡ 1,699) | ₡ 2,538 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (₡ 1,307) | ₡ 2,787 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (₡ 1,971) | ₡ 3,472 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₡ 544) | ₡ 1,578 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₡ 612) | ₡ 1,482 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (₡ 2,379) | ₡ 5,876 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₡ 11,648 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₡ 7,007 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 13,222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₡ 25,393 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (₡ 6,117) | ₡ 4,285 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (₡ 5,437) | ₡ 2,666 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (₡ 1,362) | ₡ 1,382 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 332,838 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (₡ 24) | ₡ 51 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (₡ 6,796) | ₡ 32,853 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (₡ 1,359) | ₡ 2,705 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 687 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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