Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani (70 Kč) | 237 Kč | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (135 Kč) | 197 Kč | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (69 Kč) | 112 Kč | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (24 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (29 Kč) | 94 Kč | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (12 Kč) | 76 Kč | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (150 Kč) | 134 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (30 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (9 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (83 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 300% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (374 Kč) | 175 Kč | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (18 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (3.74 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (36,058 Kč) | 35,473 Kč | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (5,241 Kč) | 27,453 Kč | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (599 Kč) | 6,118 Kč | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (2,995 Kč) | 24,310 Kč | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (2,995 Kč) | 18,383 Kč | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (599 Kč) | 3,871 Kč | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (449 Kč) | 373 Kč | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (7,736 Kč) | 11,619 Kč | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (2,042 Kč) | 4,721 Kč | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (299 Kč) | 346 Kč | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 539 Kč | - | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 80% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (359 Kč) | 1,524 Kč | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (210 Kč) | 1,641 Kč | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (966 Kč) | 2,120 Kč | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (898 Kč) | 3,721 Kč | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 630,289 Kč | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (21 Kč) | 35 Kč | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (615 Kč) | 555 Kč | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (108 Kč) | 173 Kč | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (36 Kč) | 110 Kč | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,200 Kč | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (75 Kč) | 138 Kč | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (150 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (66 Kč) | 120 Kč | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (24 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (27 Kč) | 125 Kč | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (75 Kč) | 395 Kč | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (90 Kč) | 491 Kč | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 490 Kč | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,722 Kč | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 723 Kč | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (270 Kč) | 179 Kč | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (36 Kč) | 76 Kč | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 57 Kč | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 16,664 Kč | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.90 Kč) | 3.02 Kč | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (449 Kč) | 2,076 Kč | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (105 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 501 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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