Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 405 Afghani (€4.44) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 475 Afghani (€5.20) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 Afghani (€1.33) | €5.49 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (€0.69) | €1.09 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 Afghani (€0.93) | €3.87 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (€0.55) | €2.84 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 129 Afghani (€1.42) | €7 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (€0.73) | €2.50 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Afghani (€0.29) | €1.69 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (€27) | €7 | + 266% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 65 Afghani (€0.71) | €2.06 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (€0.38) | €1.09 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 53,163 Afghani (€583) | €1,911 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 33,996 Afghani (€373) | €1,248 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (€90) | €154 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 38,891 Afghani (€426) | €1,002 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (€273) | €715 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (€76) | €105 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,368 Afghani (€81) | €25 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (€280) | €358 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (€111) | €70 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.29) | €13 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is about the same as in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (€18) | €90 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (€66) | €33 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (€57) | €102 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (€38) | €121 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (€9,035) | €26,360 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (€0.46) | €1.45 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (€33) | €64 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.64) | €7 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.38) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (€5.85) | €4.51 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (€1.75) | €3.34 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (€3.85) | €3.88 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (€1.20) | €1.65 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (€1.20) | €2.02 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (€3.04) | €22 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (€9) | €38 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (€5.83) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €77 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (€24) | €58 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.19) | €3.82 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.48) | €6 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (€308) | €488 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.23 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (€92) | €39 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 173 Afghani (€1.90) | €10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,273 prices entered by 412 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in France
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