Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani (E£ 170) | E£ 225 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (E£ 325) | E£ 185 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (E£ 166) | E£ 113 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (E£ 58) | E£ 45 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (E£ 69) | E£ 78 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (E£ 29) | E£ 18 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (E£ 361) | E£ 102 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (E£ 72) | E£ 73 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (E£ 22) | E£ 22 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (E£ 199) | E£ 62 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (E£ 903) | E£ 352 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (E£ 43) | E£ 38 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (E£ 9) | E£ 26 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 92% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (E£ 87,018) | E£ 22,986 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (E£ 12,648) | E£ 14,397 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (E£ 1,445) | E£ 1,667 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (E£ 7,227) | E£ 11,864 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (E£ 7,227) | E£ 7,110 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (E£ 1,445) | E£ 1,000 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (E£ 1,084) | E£ 440 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (E£ 18,668) | E£ 11,987 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (E£ 4,928) | E£ 6,464 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (E£ 723) | E£ 213 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 190 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (E£ 867) | E£ 1,949 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (E£ 506) | E£ 2,324 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (E£ 2,331) | E£ 4,278 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (E£ 2,168) | E£ 2,394 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 55% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 1,794,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (E£ 51) | E£ 16 | + 209% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (E£ 1,485) | E£ 553 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 67% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (E£ 260) | E£ 50 | + 421% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (E£ 87) | E£ 162 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 512 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (E£ 181) | E£ 92 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (E£ 361) | E£ 123 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (E£ 159) | E£ 107 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (E£ 58) | E£ 42 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (E£ 65) | E£ 47 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (E£ 181) | E£ 147 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (E£ 217) | E£ 660 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 291 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 1,244 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 890 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (E£ 650) | E£ 275 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (E£ 87) | E£ 78 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 76 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | E£ 28,357 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (E£ 2.17) | E£ 4.46 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (E£ 1,084) | E£ 1,025 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (E£ 253) | E£ 87 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 699 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 40% more expensive than in Egypt
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