Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€2.00) | €17 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€4.00) | €10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.73) | €5.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.53) | €1.44 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.44) | €3.71 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.33) | €2.75 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€1.00) | €7 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.67) | €2.33 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.40) | €1.83 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.68) | €1.66 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€17) | €8 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.60) | €2.25 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.29 | - | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,701 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,160 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€67) | €163 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€133) | €1,054 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€133) | €792 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €106 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €24 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (€454) | €323 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€91) | €127 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €6 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €83 | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €37 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€67) | €97 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €130 | - 85% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €30,939 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€1.04) | €1.88 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€27) | €38 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.92) | €9 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€5.34) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.33) | €5.81 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.57) | €3.65 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.87) | €3.40 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.07) | €2.58 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.20) | €2.73 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€4.67) | €18 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €40 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €19 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €91 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €80 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€11) | €1.94 | + 451% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.67) | €5.03 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €688 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.05) | €0.35 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €53 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.67) | €5.86 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,316 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Italy
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