Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (2,051 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (1,397 G$) | 1,427 G$ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (554 G$) | 654 G$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (173 G$) | 483 G$ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (284 G$) | 600 G$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (110 G$) | 457 G$ | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (438 G$) | 1,054 G$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (211 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (73 G$) | 308 G$ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (654 G$) | 408 G$ | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (3,792 G$) | 2,104 G$ | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (157 G$) | 492 G$ | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (93 G$) | 299 G$ | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 29% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (48,152 G$) | 177,107 G$ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (29,527 G$) | 91,764 G$ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (16,051 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (47,403 G$) | 116,602 G$ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (28,442 G$) | 64,430 G$ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (18,243 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (37,922 G$) | 11,026 G$ | + 244% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (54,188 G$) | 63,508 G$ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (16,160 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (691 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,290 G$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (3,956 G$) | 7,628 G$ | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (5,514 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (6,560 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (7,811 G$) | 12,829 G$ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (4,300,374 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (172 G$) | 218 G$ | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (4,869 G$) | 6,395 G$ | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (119 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (948 G$) | 600 G$ | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,542 G$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (593 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (456 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (687 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (190 G$) | 771 G$ | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (213 G$) | 480 G$ | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (830 G$) | 2,130 G$ | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (1,276 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (1,039 G$) | 2,793 G$ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (4,724 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (1,605 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (448 G$) | 709 G$ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (475 G$) | 542 G$ | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (71,186 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 375% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (6 G$) | 26 G$ | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (5,153 G$) | 5,781 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (648 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 94 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.370
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Guyana
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