Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (E£ 95) | E£ 100 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (E£ 86) | E£ 75 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (E£ 32) | E£ 44 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (E£ 15) | E£ 17 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (E£ 16) | E£ 20 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (E£ 9) | E£ 6 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (E£ 51) | E£ 36 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (E£ 10) | E£ 24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (E£ 5.73) | E£ 7 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | E£ 31 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (E£ 473) | E£ 177 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (E£ 17) | E£ 15 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (E£ 11) | E£ 7 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 96% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (E£ 9,226) | E£ 7,937 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (E£ 6,013) | E£ 3,607 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (E£ 1,566) | E£ 704 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (E£ 6,387) | E£ 5,440 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (E£ 5,049) | E£ 3,360 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (E£ 1,160) | E£ 501 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (E£ 946) | E£ 152 | + 521% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (E£ 5,276) | E£ 4,538 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (E£ 2,008) | E£ 2,125 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (E£ 142) | E£ 96 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (E£ 61) | E£ 36 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (E£ 262) | E£ 917 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (E£ 722) | E£ 848 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (E£ 768) | E£ 2,121 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (E£ 505) | E£ 1,289 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (E£ 167,044) | E£ 395,100 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (E£ 7) | E£ 8 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (E£ 485) | E£ 322 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (E£ 30) | E£ 35 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (E£ 91) | E£ 61 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 226 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (E£ 108) | E£ 131 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (E£ 32) | E£ 43 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (E£ 71) | E£ 36 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (E£ 16) | E£ 20 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (E£ 29) | E£ 18 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (E£ 55) | E£ 71 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 17% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (E£ 158) | E£ 328 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (E£ 108) | E£ 175 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (E£ 304) | E£ 605 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (E£ 466) | E£ 441 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (E£ 184) | E£ 75 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (E£ 41) | E£ 38 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (E£ 101) | E£ 68 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (E£ 5,693) | E£ 9,759 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (E£ 0.70) | E£ 1.50 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (E£ 1,700) | E£ 485 | + 250% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (E£ 35) | E£ 44 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 953 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 17% more expensive than in Egypt
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