Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (€1.37) | €15 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€3.16) | €4.30 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€1.10) | €1.21 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.32) | €2.66 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.55) | €3.43 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€7) | €5.68 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.37) | €2.44 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.41) | €1.00 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.79) | €1.54 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€17) | €9 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.82) | €2.25 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.17) | €1.01 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,653) | €1,447 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€240) | €800 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €323 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€137) | €779 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€137) | €566 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €204 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€21) | €22 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€355) | €347 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€94) | €194 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€14) | €9 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€16) | €87 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€10) | €34 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (€48) | €91 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€41) | €121 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €33,491 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.96) | €1.63 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€28) | €30 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.94) | €18 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.65) | €24 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €71 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.43) | €8 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€3.02) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.10) | €3.07 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.24) | €3.92 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.43) | €32 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€4.12) | €42 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €80 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €88 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €16 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.65) | €4.66 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.99 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€21) | €53 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.80) | €6 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 418 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Estonia
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