Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (E£ 53) | E£ 215 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (E£ 106) | E£ 121 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (E£ 46) | E£ 93 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (E£ 14) | E£ 26 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (E£ 38) | E£ 50 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (E£ 9) | E£ 12 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (E£ 27) | E£ 67 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (E£ 18) | E£ 33 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (E£ 11) | E£ 10 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (E£ 98) | E£ 44 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (E£ 443) | E£ 338 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (E£ 43) | E£ 17 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | E£ 10 | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | E£ 12,207 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | E£ 5,963 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (E£ 1,772) | E£ 1,207 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (E£ 3,544) | E£ 7,278 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (E£ 3,544) | E£ 4,450 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (E£ 709) | E£ 1,066 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (E£ 532) | E£ 215 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (E£ 5,316) | E£ 7,226 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (E£ 2,416) | E£ 4,091 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (E£ 354) | E£ 163 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 87 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (E£ 177) | E£ 575 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (E£ 248) | E£ 1,504 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (E£ 1,772) | E£ 1,747 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (E£ 532) | E£ 2,140 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 24% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 799,839 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (E£ 28) | E£ 10 | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (E£ 728) | E£ 524 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (E£ 25) | E£ 39 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (E£ 142) | E£ 87 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 322 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (E£ 89) | E£ 83 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (E£ 68) | E£ 70 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (E£ 103) | E£ 76 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (E£ 28) | E£ 26 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (E£ 32) | E£ 34 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (E£ 124) | E£ 110 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 415 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 194 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 961 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 621 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (E£ 319) | E£ 128 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (E£ 284) | E£ 59 | + 379% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (E£ 71) | E£ 83 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | E£ 21,837 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (E£ 1.28) | E£ 3.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (E£ 354) | E£ 705 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (E£ 71) | E£ 50 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,541 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.35438
EGP
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Egypt
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