Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (€1.30) | €19 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€5.85) | €9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€2.99) | €5.04 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€1.04) | €1.27 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.25) | €3.32 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.52) | €2.47 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€7) | €11 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.30) | €2.75 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.39) | €2.00 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.59) | €1.76 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€16) | €7 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.78) | €2.49 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.16) | €0.93 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,566) | €1,065 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€228) | €831 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€26) | €133 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€130) | €642 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€130) | €528 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€26) | €108 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €17 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€336) | €305 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€89) | €95 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €26 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€16) | €49 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €26 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (€42) | €77 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€39) | €64 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €28,025 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.91) | €1.51 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€27) | €48 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.68) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.56) | €9 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.25) | €5.00 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €2.91 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€2.86) | €2.24 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.04) | €1.00 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.17) | €2.00 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.25) | €12 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€3.90) | €44 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €15 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €81 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €12 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.56) | €2.38 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.96 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €938 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.10 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €65 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.55) | €5.34 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Croatia
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