Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Czech Republic
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (218 Kč) | 215 Kč | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (148 Kč) | 172 Kč | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (59 Kč) | 110 Kč | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (18 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (30 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (12 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (46 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (22 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (8 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (69 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 185% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (402 Kč) | 146 Kč | + 175% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (17 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (10 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 60% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (5,108 Kč) | 32,697 Kč | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (3,132 Kč) | 25,318 Kč | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (1,703 Kč) | 5,707 Kč | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (5,028 Kč) | 22,636 Kč | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (3,017 Kč) | 16,625 Kč | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (1,935 Kč) | 4,199 Kč | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (4,023 Kč) | 406 Kč | + 891% | |
40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (5,748 Kč) | 7,703 Kč | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (1,714 Kč) | 3,822 Kč | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (73 Kč) | 170 Kč | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 334 Kč | - | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (420 Kč) | 1,892 Kč | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (585 Kč) | 880 Kč | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (696 Kč) | 1,981 Kč | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (829 Kč) | 2,351 Kč | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (456,173 Kč) | 601,525 Kč | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (18 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (516 Kč) | 534 Kč | - 3% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (13 Kč) | 126 Kč | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (101 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 534 Kč | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (63 Kč) | 99 Kč | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (48 Kč) | 69 Kč | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (73 Kč) | 101 Kč | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (20 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (23 Kč) | 47 Kč | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (88 Kč) | 506 Kč | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (135 Kč) | 938 Kč | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (110 Kč) | 415 Kč | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,786 Kč | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (501 Kč) | 1,308 Kč | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (170 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (48 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (50 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (7,551 Kč) | 18,311 Kč | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.67 Kč) | 3.57 Kč | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (547 Kč) | 1,065 Kč | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (69 Kč) | 141 Kč | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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