Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Croatia
Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€2.01) | €11 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€4.02) | €7 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.74) | €4.76 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.54) | €1.14 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.45) | €4.60 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.33) | €2.30 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€1.00) | €5.15 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.67) | €1.35 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.40) | €1.07 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.69) | €1.38 | + 167% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€17) | €6 | + 164% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.61) | €2.15 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.03 | - | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €927 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €695 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€67) | €140 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€134) | €591 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€134) | €444 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €85 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €24 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (€456) | €808 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€91) | €84 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €12 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
Clothes | - 74% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €86 | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €34 | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€67) | €88 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €105 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,558 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€1.04) | €1.51 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€28) | €47 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.93) | €7 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€5.36) | €10 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €47 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.35) | €4.01 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.58) | €3.49 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.88) | €3.25 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.07) | €2.04 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.21) | €2.49 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€4.69) | €8 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €49 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €13 | - | |
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 | - | €52 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €8 | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€11) | €1.89 | + 467% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.68) | €2.68 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €824 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.05) | €0.12 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.68) | €4.66 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Croatia
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