Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (560 Ft) | 3,950 Ft | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (2,521 Ft) | 2,572 Ft | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (1,288 Ft) | 1,048 Ft | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (448 Ft) | 456 Ft | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (538 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (224 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (2,801 Ft) | 2,068 Ft | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (560 Ft) | 586 Ft | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (168 Ft) | 434 Ft | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (1,545 Ft) | 423 Ft | + 265% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (7,003 Ft) | 2,081 Ft | + 236% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (336 Ft) | 748 Ft | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (70 Ft) | 321 Ft | - 78% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (674,491 Ft) | 429,041 Ft | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (98,036 Ft) | 297,123 Ft | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (11,204 Ft) | 50,751 Ft | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (56,021 Ft) | 231,048 Ft | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (56,021 Ft) | 187,478 Ft | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (11,204 Ft) | 39,788 Ft | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (8,403 Ft) | 6,726 Ft | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (144,701 Ft) | 138,968 Ft | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (38,195 Ft) | 38,549 Ft | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (5,602 Ft) | 4,479 Ft | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,933 Ft | - | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (6,722 Ft) | 28,319 Ft | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (3,921 Ft) | 10,951 Ft | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (19,607 Ft) | 29,339 Ft | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (16,806 Ft) | 36,688 Ft | - 54% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 10,939,100 Ft | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (392 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (11,508 Ft) | 9,079 Ft | + 27% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (2,017 Ft) | 4,330 Ft | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (672 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 22,579 Ft | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (1,401 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (2,801 Ft) | 1,201 Ft | + 133% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (1,232 Ft) | 2,061 Ft | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (448 Ft) | 1,141 Ft | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (504 Ft) | 1,286 Ft | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (1,401 Ft) | 4,330 Ft | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (1,681 Ft) | 10,604 Ft | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,222 Ft | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,985 Ft | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 19,422 Ft | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (5,042 Ft) | 2,156 Ft | + 134% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (672 Ft) | 1,191 Ft | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 879 Ft | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 207,918 Ft | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (17 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (8,403 Ft) | 19,163 Ft | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (1,961 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 525 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Hungary
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