Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ivory Coast
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (836 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (3,762 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (1,923 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (669 Franc) | 1,229 Franc | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (802 Franc) | 1,751 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (334 Franc) | 542 Franc | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (4,180 Franc) | 3,375 Franc | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (836 Franc) | 1,812 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (251 Franc) | 535 Franc | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (2,305 Franc) | 544 Franc | + 323% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (10,449 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (502 Franc) | 1,946 Franc | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (104 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (1,006,445 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (146,286 Franc) | 935,131 Franc | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (16,718 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (83,592 Franc) | 555,411 Franc | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (83,592 Franc) | 111,500 Franc | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (16,718 Franc) | 50,694 Franc | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (12,539 Franc) | 22,481 Franc | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (215,916 Franc) | 233,381 Franc | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (56,993 Franc) | 91,893 Franc | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (8,359 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (10,031 Franc) | 45,989 Franc | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (5,851 Franc) | 30,425 Franc | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (29,257 Franc) | 41,845 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (25,078 Franc) | 68,604 Franc | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 14,174,100 Franc | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (585 Franc) | 688 Franc | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (17,172 Franc) | 22,500 Franc | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (3,009 Franc) | 1,728 Franc | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (1,003 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (2,090 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (4,180 Franc) | 2,669 Franc | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (1,839 Franc) | 9,600 Franc | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (669 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (752 Franc) | 2,266 Franc | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (2,090 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (2,508 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,538 Franc | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 150,000 Franc | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 40,000 Franc | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (7,523 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (1,003 Franc) | 3,150 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 Franc | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (25 Franc) | 90 Franc | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (12,539 Franc) | 70,000 Franc | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (2,926 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 290% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Ivory Coast
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