Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (1,767 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (1,596 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (598 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (277 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (293 Ft) | 596 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (169 Ft) | 634 Ft | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (939 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (188 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (107 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 248 Ft | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (8,791 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 418% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (313 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (198 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (171,414 Ft) | 295,399 Ft | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (111,714 Ft) | 197,370 Ft | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (29,089 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (118,666 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (93,819 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (21,558 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (17,578 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 323% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (96,112 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (37,311 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (2,631 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (1,130 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (4,865 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (13,411 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (14,277 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (9,384 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (3,103,680 Ft) | 6,385,690 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (138 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (9,007 Ft) | 9,805 Ft | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (565 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (1,698 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 20,094 Ft | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (2,008 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (601 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (1,315 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (298 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (530 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (1,028 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (2,929 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (2,002 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (5,649 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (8,657 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (3,415 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (753 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (1,883 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 271% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (105,772 Ft) | 159,516 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (13 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (31,582 Ft) | 12,368 Ft | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (641 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,125 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Hungary
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