Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (₨119) | ₨409 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (₨534) | ₨351 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (₨273) | ₨175 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (₨95) | ₨63 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (₨114) | ₨102 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (₨47) | ₨44 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (₨593) | ₨267 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (₨119) | ₨195 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (₨36) | ₨40 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₨327) | ₨174 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (₨1,482) | ₨966 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (₨71) | ₨94 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (₨15) | ₨43 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (₨142,771) | ₨47,980 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (₨20,752) | ₨29,589 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (₨2,372) | ₨5,089 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (₨11,858) | ₨30,889 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (₨11,858) | ₨19,044 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (₨2,372) | ₨5,850 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (₨1,779) | ₨772 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (₨30,629) | ₨26,892 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₨8,085) | ₨11,431 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (₨1,186) | ₨540 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,003 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (₨1,423) | ₨2,514 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (₨830) | ₨2,598 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (₨3,825) | ₨4,025 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (₨3,557) | ₨2,906 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,814,710 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (₨83) | ₨104 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₨2,436) | ₨1,554 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (₨427) | ₨94 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (₨142) | ₨262 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,182 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₨296) | ₨391 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (₨593) | ₨229 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (₨261) | ₨269 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₨95) | ₨195 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₨107) | ₨99 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (₨296) | ₨322 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (₨356) | ₨1,417 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨619 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,545 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,204 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (₨1,067) | ₨843 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (₨142) | ₨236 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨198 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (₨3.56) | ₨5.62 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (₨1,779) | ₨1,807 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (₨415) | ₨279 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,292 prices entered by 593 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in India
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