Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (38 kn) | 59 kn | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (35 kn) | 39 kn | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (13 kn) | 30 kn | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (5.99 kn) | 7 kn | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (6 kn) | 17 kn | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (3.67 kn) | 13 kn | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (20 kn) | 55 kn | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (4.07 kn) | 9 kn | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (2.30 kn) | 5.99 kn | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 9 kn | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (190 kn) | 60 kn | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (7 kn) | 12 kn | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (4.29 kn) | 7 kn | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (3,710 kn) | 4,033 kn | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (2,418 kn) | 4,332 kn | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (630 kn) | 1,005 kn | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (2,568 kn) | 3,576 kn | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (2,030 kn) | 3,225 kn | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (467 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (380 kn) | 126 kn | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (2,122 kn) | 2,837 kn | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (807 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (57 kn) | 58 kn | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (24 kn) | 53 kn | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (105 kn) | 721 kn | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (290 kn) | 379 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (309 kn) | 680 kn | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (203 kn) | 688 kn | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (67,169 kn) | 136,844 kn | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (2.99 kn) | 10 kn | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (195 kn) | 349 kn | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (12 kn) | 53 kn | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (37 kn) | 50 kn | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 315 kn | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (43 kn) | 25 kn | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (13 kn) | 30 kn | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (28 kn) | 32 kn | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (6 kn) | 10 kn | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (11 kn) | 16 kn | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (22 kn) | 96 kn | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (63 kn) | 156 kn | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (43 kn) | 70 kn | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (122 kn) | 391 kn | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (187 kn) | 288 kn | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (74 kn) | 43 kn | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (16 kn) | 13 kn | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (41 kn) | 18 kn | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (2,289 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.28 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (683 kn) | 289 kn | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (14 kn) | 31 kn | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 538 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Croatia
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