Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (130 Kč) | 161 Kč | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (118 Kč) | 145 Kč | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (44 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (20 Kč) | 22 Kč | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (22 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (12 Kč) | 51 Kč | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (69 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (14 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (8 Kč) | 25 Kč | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 18 Kč | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (649 Kč) | 136 Kč | + 378% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (23 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (15 Kč) | 15 Kč | - 4% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (12,649 Kč) | 24,878 Kč | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (8,244 Kč) | 17,404 Kč | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (2,147 Kč) | 4,141 Kč | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (8,757 Kč) | 17,342 Kč | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (6,923 Kč) | 13,035 Kč | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (1,591 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (1,297 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 287% | |
40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (7,234 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (2,753 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (194 Kč) | 250 Kč | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (83 Kč) | 286 Kč | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (359 Kč) | 1,570 Kč | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (990 Kč) | 916 Kč | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (1,053 Kč) | 1,713 Kč | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (692 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (229,027 Kč) | 527,465 Kč | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (10 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (665 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 22% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (42 Kč) | 137 Kč | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (125 Kč) | 150 Kč | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,130 Kč | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (148 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (44 Kč) | 106 Kč | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (97 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (22 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (39 Kč) | 51 Kč | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (76 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (216 Kč) | 536 Kč | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (148 Kč) | 356 Kč | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (417 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (639 Kč) | 934 Kč | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (252 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (56 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (139 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 272% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (7,805 Kč) | 12,443 Kč | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.97 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (2,331 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 154% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (47 Kč) | 114 Kč | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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