Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (€4.93) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (€4.45) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (€1.67) | €3.64 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (€0.77) | €0.97 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (€0.82) | €2.94 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (€0.47) | €2.62 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (€2.62) | €5.62 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.52) | €2.50 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (€0.30) | €1.49 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.98 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (€25) | €7 | + 254% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (€0.87) | €1.78 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (€0.55) | €1.21 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (€478) | €1,429 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (€312) | €1,197 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (€81) | €165 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (€331) | €974 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (€262) | €682 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (€60) | €113 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (€49) | €26 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (€273) | €363 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (€104) | €94 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (€7) | €5.74 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.15) | €16 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (€14) | €78 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (€37) | €37 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (€40) | €87 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (€26) | €113 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (€8,656) | €23,534 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (€0.39) | €1.30 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (€25) | €72 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.58) | €7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (€4.73) | €10 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €57 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (€5.60) | €3.16 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (€1.68) | €2.13 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (€3.67) | €2.32 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (€0.83) | €1.30 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (€1.48) | €1.58 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (€2.87) | €20 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (€8) | €35 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (€5.58) | €23 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €116 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (€24) | €56 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.10) | €3.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.25) | €3.47 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (€295) | €495 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.11 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (€88) | €41 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (€1.79) | €7 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,838 prices entered by 446 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Germany
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