Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€2.01) | €19 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€4.02) | €11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.74) | €6 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.54) | €1.23 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.45) | €4.59 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.33) | €3.25 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€1.00) | €7 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.67) | €2.61 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.40) | €1.88 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.69) | €2.03 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€17) | €10 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.61) | €2.34 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.24 | - | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,601 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,353 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€67) | €201 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€134) | €1,110 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€134) | €900 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €100 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €25 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (€456) | €415 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€91) | €123 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €8 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €93 | - 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €43 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€67) | €91 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €104 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,751 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€1.04) | €1.89 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€28) | €60 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.93) | €3.58 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€5.36) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €28 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.35) | €3.65 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.58) | €4.10 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.88) | €3.26 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.07) | €3.02 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.21) | €3.09 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€4.69) | €20 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €47 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €62 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €11 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€11) | €4.08 | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.68) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €532 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.05) | €0.38 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €34 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.68) | €11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,690 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in France
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