Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.72) | €5.29 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.85) | €1.10 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.39) | €4.29 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.54) | €2.94 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€2.15) | €7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€1.03) | €2.98 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.36) | €1.89 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.20) | €1.69 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€19) | €8 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.77) | €2.07 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.46) | €1.20 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€236) | €1,591 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€145) | €1,504 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€79) | €125 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€232) | €1,083 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€139) | €730 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€89) | €72 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (€95) | €26 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€266) | €338 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€79) | €93 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.39) | €6 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€19) | €88 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€27) | €35 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€32) | €81 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€38) | €142 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€21,080) | €25,348 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (€0.86) | €1.84 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€24) | €55 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €4.12 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (€4.17) | €6 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (€5.98) | €4.65 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.23) | €3.68 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (€3.13) | €3.09 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (€0.71) | €1.85 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (€1.38) | €2.01 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (€2.87) | €22 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Afghanistan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€6) | €45 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€5.09) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (€14) | €85 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€23) | €63 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€8) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€2.20) | €3.94 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.33) | €5.90 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€349) | €456 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.10 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€25) | €40 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€3.18) | €9 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,195 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in France
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