Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.41) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.75) | €1.54 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.24) | €3.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.48) | €3.43 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€1.91) | €5.85 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€0.92) | €2.52 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.32) | €1.15 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.85) | €2.50 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€17) | €15 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.68) | €3.38 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.41) | €2.22 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€210) | €1,954 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€129) | €1,200 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€70) | €179 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€206) | €1,127 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€124) | €803 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€79) | €63 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (€165) | €25 | + 572% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€236) | €387 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€70) | €100 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.01) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €33 | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€17) | €97 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€24) | €60 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€29) | €98 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€34) | €163 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€18,722) | €28,219 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (€0.76) | €2.13 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€21) | €60 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (€0.52) | €18 | - 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.13) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €113 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.58) | €5.20 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€1.98) | €3.08 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€2.99) | €3.61 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.83) | €1.92 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€0.93) | €1.73 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€3.61) | €31 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€5.55) | €50 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€4.52) | €29 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €128 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€21) | €117 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€7) | €12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€1.95) | €4.32 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.07) | €7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€310) | €486 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.07 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€22) | €50 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€2.82) | €9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 383 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Finland
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