Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (1,817 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (1,641 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (615 Ft) | 734 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (285 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (302 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (174 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (965 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (193 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (109 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 246 Ft | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (9,036 Ft) | 1,705 Ft | + 430% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (322 Ft) | 458 Ft | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (204 Ft) | 148 Ft | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (176,192 Ft) | 298,869 Ft | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (114,828 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (29,900 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (121,974 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (96,434 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (22,159 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (18,068 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (100,770 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (38,351 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (2,705 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (1,161 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (5,001 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (13,785 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (14,675 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (9,646 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (3,190,190 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (142 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (9,258 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (581 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (1,745 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 20,094 Ft | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (2,064 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (618 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (1,352 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (307 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (544 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (1,057 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (3,011 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (2,057 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (5,806 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (8,898 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (3,510 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (774 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (1,935 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 281% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (108,720 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (13 Ft) | 26 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (32,462 Ft) | 10,029 Ft | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (659 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 890 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.871
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Hungary
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