Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (746 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (1,493 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (647 Ft) | 969 Ft | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (199 Ft) | 420 Ft | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (537 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (124 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (373 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (249 Ft) | 543 Ft | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (149 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (1,372 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 274% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (6,220 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 192% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (597 Ft) | 638 Ft | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 394 Ft | - | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 346,882 Ft | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 255,163 Ft | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (24,882 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (49,763 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (49,763 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (9,953 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (7,464 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (169,342 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (33,929 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (4,976 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,830 Ft | - | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (2,488 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (3,483 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (24,882 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (7,464 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 10,249,600 Ft | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (386 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (10,223 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (345 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (1,991 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 20,303 Ft | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (1,244 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (957 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (1,443 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (398 Ft) | 850 Ft | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (448 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (1,742 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 10,182 Ft | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,014 Ft | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,653 Ft | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 16,679 Ft | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (4,479 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | + 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (3,981 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 388% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (997 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 246,317 Ft | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (18 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (4,976 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | - 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (995 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 583 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Hungary
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