Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€1.82) | €14 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€3.63) | €9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.57) | €3.83 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.48) | €1.14 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.31) | €2.72 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.30) | €2.90 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€0.91) | €5.44 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.61) | €1.81 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.36) | €0.82 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.34) | €1.55 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€15) | €10 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.45) | €1.99 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.83 | - | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,203 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €809 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€61) | €264 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€121) | €744 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€121) | €500 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€24) | €133 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€18) | €17 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (€182) | €309 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€83) | €154 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€12) | €8 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€6) | €92 | - 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€8) | €33 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€61) | €90 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€18) | €129 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €26,847 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€0.94) | €1.70 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€25) | €28 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.84) | €9 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.84) | €5.94 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €55 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.03) | €7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.33) | €3.85 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.51) | €4.86 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.97) | €1.99 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.09) | €2.97 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€4.24) | €26 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €39 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €106 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €85 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€11) | €18 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€10) | €3.61 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.43) | €4.41 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €912 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.18 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€12) | €47 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.42) | €5.14 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 495 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Estonia
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