Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (₡ 753) | ₡ 6,274 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (₡ 3,387) | ₡ 4,671 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (₡ 1,731) | ₡ 2,118 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (₡ 602) | ₡ 1,083 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (₡ 723) | ₡ 1,851 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (₡ 301) | ₡ 1,215 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (₡ 3,763) | ₡ 2,952 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (₡ 753) | ₡ 1,691 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (₡ 226) | ₡ 1,164 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₡ 2,076) | ₡ 1,083 | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (₡ 9,408) | ₡ 7,101 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (₡ 452) | ₡ 1,650 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (₡ 94) | ₡ 857 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (₡ 906,162) | ₡ 542,164 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (₡ 131,710) | ₡ 323,059 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (₡ 15,053) | ₡ 41,915 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (₡ 75,263) | ₡ 429,356 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (₡ 75,263) | ₡ 242,935 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (₡ 15,053) | ₡ 41,769 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (₡ 11,289) | ₡ 15,934 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (₡ 194,402) | ₡ 166,800 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₡ 51,314) | ₡ 72,835 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (₡ 7,526) | ₡ 3,988 | + 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₡ 2,652 | - | |
Clothes | - 68% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (₡ 9,032) | ₡ 32,063 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (₡ 5,268) | ₡ 21,057 | - 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (₡ 26,342) | ₡ 59,753 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (₡ 22,579) | ₡ 44,351 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₡ 15,345,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (₡ 527) | ₡ 715 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₡ 15,461) | ₡ 26,133 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (₡ 2,709) | ₡ 3,238 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (₡ 903) | ₡ 8,605 | - 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₡ 35,369 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₡ 1,882) | ₡ 5,073 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (₡ 3,763) | ₡ 3,224 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (₡ 1,656) | ₡ 3,584 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₡ 602) | ₡ 1,401 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₡ 677) | ₡ 2,036 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (₡ 1,882) | ₡ 10,992 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (₡ 2,258) | ₡ 16,536 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₡ 6,866 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 15,181 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₡ 33,867 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (₡ 6,774) | ₡ 5,454 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (₡ 903) | ₡ 3,355 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₡ 1,485 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 334,563 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (₡ 23) | ₡ 38 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (₡ 11,289) | ₡ 33,277 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (₡ 2,634) | ₡ 2,793 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 748 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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