Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (75 kn) | 91 kn | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (51 kn) | 52 kn | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (20 kn) | 38 kn | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (6 kn) | 8 kn | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (10 kn) | 21 kn | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (4.05 kn) | 13 kn | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (16 kn) | 59 kn | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (8 kn) | 9 kn | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (2.67 kn) | 7 kn | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (24 kn) | 9 kn | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (140 kn) | 65 kn | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (5.76 kn) | 14 kn | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (3.43 kn) | 7 kn | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 12% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (1,773 kn) | 5,473 kn | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (1,087 kn) | 3,844 kn | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (591 kn) | 1,282 kn | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (1,745 kn) | 3,596 kn | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (1,047 kn) | 3,210 kn | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (672 kn) | 1,749 kn | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (714 kn) | 125 kn | + 473% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (1,995 kn) | 3,849 kn | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (595 kn) | 550 kn | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (25 kn) | 52 kn | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 69 kn | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (146 kn) | 622 kn | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (203 kn) | 477 kn | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (241 kn) | 622 kn | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (288 kn) | 592 kn | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (158,300 kn) | 151,047 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (6 kn) | 13 kn | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (179 kn) | 341 kn | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 35 kn | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (31 kn) | 63 kn | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 244 kn | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (45 kn) | 39 kn | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (17 kn) | 27 kn | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (24 kn) | 23 kn | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (5.32 kn) | 11 kn | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (10 kn) | 15 kn | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (22 kn) | 68 kn | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (47 kn) | 200 kn | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (38 kn) | 90 kn | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (107 kn) | 238 kn | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (174 kn) | 300 kn | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (59 kn) | 61 kn | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (17 kn) | 12 kn | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (17 kn) | 16 kn | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (2,620 kn) | 4,347 kn | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.23 kn) | 1.00 kn | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (190 kn) | 316 kn | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (24 kn) | 33 kn | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 462 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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HRK
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Croatia
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