Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (RD$ 109) | RD$ 924 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (RD$ 218) | RD$ 429 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (RD$ 95) | RD$ 190 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (RD$ 29) | RD$ 70 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (RD$ 79) | RD$ 115 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (RD$ 18) | RD$ 89 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (RD$ 55) | RD$ 255 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (RD$ 36) | RD$ 162 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (RD$ 22) | RD$ 88 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (RD$ 201) | RD$ 157 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (RD$ 909) | RD$ 711 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (RD$ 87) | RD$ 106 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RD$ 48 | - | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | RD$ 55,789 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | RD$ 26,001 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (RD$ 3,636) | RD$ 4,146 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (RD$ 7,272) | RD$ 25,812 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (RD$ 7,272) | RD$ 13,922 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (RD$ 1,454) | RD$ 2,106 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (RD$ 1,091) | RD$ 1,469 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (RD$ 10,908) | RD$ 26,888 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (RD$ 4,958) | RD$ 7,267 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (RD$ 727) | RD$ 316 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RD$ 1,272 | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (RD$ 364) | RD$ 2,834 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (RD$ 509) | RD$ 2,085 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (RD$ 3,636) | RD$ 5,169 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (RD$ 1,091) | RD$ 6,388 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RD$ 878,116 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (RD$ 56) | RD$ 100 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (RD$ 1,494) | RD$ 2,700 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (RD$ 50) | RD$ 346 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (RD$ 291) | RD$ 626 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RD$ 1,808 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (RD$ 182) | RD$ 469 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (RD$ 140) | RD$ 151 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (RD$ 211) | RD$ 255 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (RD$ 58) | RD$ 144 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (RD$ 65) | RD$ 162 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (RD$ 255) | RD$ 848 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Afghanistan | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | RD$ 1,105 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | RD$ 647 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RD$ 1,827 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | RD$ 3,110 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (RD$ 655) | RD$ 504 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (RD$ 582) | RD$ 219 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (RD$ 146) | RD$ 189 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RD$ 22,938 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (RD$ 2.62) | RD$ 9 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (RD$ 727) | RD$ 3,346 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (RD$ 145) | RD$ 284 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 980 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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