Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (10 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (7 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (2.62 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (0.82 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (1.35 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (0.52 CUC) | 4.49 CUC | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (2.07 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (1.00 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (0.34 CUC) | 5.50 CUC | - 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (3.09 CUC) | 5.74 CUC | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (18 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (0.74 CUC) | 4.75 CUC | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (0.44 CUC) | 3.06 CUC | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (228 CUC) | 2,548 CUC | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (140 CUC) | 2,650 CUC | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (76 CUC) | 261 CUC | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (224 CUC) | 2,314 CUC | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (135 CUC) | 2,620 CUC | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (86 CUC) | 118 CUC | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (180 CUC) | 40 CUC | + 348% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (256 CUC) | 671 CUC | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (76 CUC) | 161 CUC | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (3.27 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 65 CUC | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (19 CUC) | 60 CUC | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (26 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (31 CUC) | 112 CUC | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (37 CUC) | 190 CUC | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (20,356 CUC) | 71,138 CUC | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (0.81 CUC) | 1.68 CUC | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (23 CUC) | 93 CUC | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (0.56 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (4.49 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 CUC | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (2.80 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (2.16 CUC) | 5.32 CUC | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (3.25 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (0.90 CUC) | 4.97 CUC | - 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (1.01 CUC) | 4.16 CUC | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (3.93 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 79% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (6 CUC) | 63 CUC | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (4.92 CUC) | 80 CUC | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 100 CUC | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (22 CUC) | 73 CUC | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (8 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (2.12 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (2.25 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (337 CUC) | 971 CUC | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.03 CUC) | 0.81 CUC | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (24 CUC) | 46 CUC | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (3.07 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,106 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Cuba
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