Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (€3.59) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (€5.22) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (€1.65) | €3.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (€0.77) | €0.98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (€0.92) | €2.86 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.44) | €2.49 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (€1.46) | €5.77 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (€0.66) | €2.43 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.33) | €1.58 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.99 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (€28) | €7 | + 322% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (€0.51) | €1.76 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (€0.38) | €1.28 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (€646) | €1,417 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (€433) | €1,159 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (€90) | €182 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (€466) | €945 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (€337) | €718 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (€76) | €136 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (€97) | €25 | + 293% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (€241) | €396 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (€125) | €89 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (€9) | €4.97 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.31) | €14 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (€12) | €83 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (€28) | €37 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (€45) | €86 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (€34) | €112 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (€5,980) | €22,888 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (€0.51) | €1.38 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (€33) | €78 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.66) | €7 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (€2.76) | €10 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €63 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (€1.38) | €3.65 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (€1.96) | €2.21 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (€3.04) | €2.55 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.88) | €1.31 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (€1.10) | €1.64 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (€1.66) | €20 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (€11) | €35 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (€5.12) | €21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €95 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (€22) | €60 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (€17) | €9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.21) | €3.41 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.52) | €3.65 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (€310) | €486 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.14 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (€90) | €43 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (€1.79) | €7 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,526 prices entered by 568 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Germany
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