Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (€1.22) | €12 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€5.51) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€2.82) | €5.14 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€0.98) | €1.12 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.18) | €2.77 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.49) | €2.46 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€6) | €3.08 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.22) | €1.38 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.37) | €0.96 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.38) | €1.91 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€15) | €11 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.73) | €2.43 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.15) | €1.07 | - 86% | |
| 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 | 120,400 Afghani (€1,474) | €1,100 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€214) | €751 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€24) | €59 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€122) | €721 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€122) | €504 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€24) | €36 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€18) | €11 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€316) | €325 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€83) | €83 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€12) | €4.85 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€15) | €63 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €22 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (€39) | €63 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€37) | €80 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,420 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.86) | €1.66 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€25) | €50 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.41) | €5.49 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.47) | €9 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €41 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.06) | €3.35 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€6) | €3.49 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€2.69) | €2.43 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.98) | €1.00 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.10) | €1.55 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.06) | €20 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€3.67) | €28 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €47 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €57 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€11) | €9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.47) | €3.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €409 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.09 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€18) | €32 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.29) | €9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 695 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Finland
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