Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (129 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (117 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (44 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (20 Kč) | 21 Kč | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (21 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (12 Kč) | 55 Kč | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (69 Kč) | 87 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (14 Kč) | 37 Kč | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (8 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 18 Kč | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (643 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 369% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (23 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (14 Kč) | 16 Kč | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (12,538 Kč) | 27,616 Kč | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (8,171 Kč) | 19,388 Kč | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (2,128 Kč) | 3,400 Kč | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (8,680 Kč) | 17,401 Kč | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (6,862 Kč) | 12,677 Kč | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (1,577 Kč) | 1,567 Kč | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (1,286 Kč) | 322 Kč | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (7,030 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (2,729 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (192 Kč) | 263 Kč | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (83 Kč) | 219 Kč | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (356 Kč) | 1,673 Kč | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (981 Kč) | 837 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (1,044 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (686 Kč) | 2,090 Kč | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (227,017 Kč) | 535,828 Kč | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (10 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (659 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (41 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (124 Kč) | 150 Kč | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,130 Kč | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (147 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (44 Kč) | 94 Kč | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (96 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (22 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (39 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (75 Kč) | 444 Kč | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (214 Kč) | 493 Kč | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (146 Kč) | 352 Kč | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (413 Kč) | 1,252 Kč | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (633 Kč) | 911 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (250 Kč) | 163 Kč | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (55 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (138 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (7,737 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.96 Kč) | 3.87 Kč | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (2,310 Kč) | 883 Kč | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (47 Kč) | 111 Kč | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 942 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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