Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (€1.32) | €20 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€5.94) | €12 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€3.04) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€1.06) | €1.36 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.27) | €4.89 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.53) | €3.33 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.32) | €2.50 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.40) | €2.03 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.64) | €2.24 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€17) | €10 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.79) | €2.52 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.17) | €1.39 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,590) | €1,667 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€231) | €1,587 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€26) | €185 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€132) | €947 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€132) | €694 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€26) | €114 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €25 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€341) | €317 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€90) | €160 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €8 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€16) | €90 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €39 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (€46) | €106 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€40) | €117 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,824 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.92) | €1.79 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€27) | €64 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.75) | €3.03 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.58) | €7 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €27 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.30) | €5.82 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €4.25 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€2.91) | €4.31 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.06) | €2.66 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.19) | €2.82 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.30) | €24 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€3.96) | €45 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €104 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €70 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.58) | €4.59 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €657 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.27 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €34 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.62) | €12 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 955 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in France
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