Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani ($2.16) | $10 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani ($4.33) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani ($1.88) | $2.78 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani ($0.58) | $1.06 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani ($1.56) | $2.37 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani ($0.36) | $1.09 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani ($1.08) | $3.80 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani ($0.72) | $2.06 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($0.43) | $1.20 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.98) | $1.51 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($18) | $14 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani ($1.73) | $1.98 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $0.98 | - | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $729 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $407 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani ($72) | $62 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($144) | $504 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($144) | $272 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($29) | $45 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($22) | $26 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani ($491) | $368 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($98) | $147 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($14) | $7 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $7 | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani ($7) | $56 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($10) | $44 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani ($72) | $107 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani ($22) | $90 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 16% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $19,943 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani ($1.12) | $0.97 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($30) | $21 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani ($1.00) | $5.25 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani ($5.77) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $34 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($3.61) | $5.28 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($2.77) | $3.98 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani ($4.18) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($1.15) | $1.92 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($1.30) | $1.65 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani ($5.05) | $14 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $11 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $68 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($13) | $10 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani ($12) | $3.33 | + 246% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($2.89) | $1.98 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $893 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani ($0.05) | $0.22 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani ($14) | $44 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani ($2.88) | $4.05 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,603 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador
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