Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (¥308) | ¥1,019 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (¥617) | ¥764 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (¥267) | ¥514 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (¥82) | ¥215 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (¥222) | ¥319 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (¥51) | ¥625 | - 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (¥154) | ¥1,190 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (¥103) | ¥545 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (¥62) | ¥410 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (¥567) | ¥292 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (¥2,570) | ¥1,440 | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (¥247) | ¥204 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥176 | - | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥221,430 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥111,860 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (¥10,278) | ¥20,251 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (¥20,557) | ¥190,034 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (¥20,557) | ¥84,192 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (¥4,111) | ¥28,514 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (¥3,084) | ¥3,357 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (¥69,954) | ¥52,125 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (¥14,016) | ¥15,714 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (¥2,056) | ¥1,018 | + 102% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,314 | - | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (¥1,028) | ¥8,530 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (¥1,439) | ¥4,983 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (¥10,278) | ¥9,702 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (¥3,084) | ¥11,426 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,882,200 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (¥160) | ¥170 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (¥4,223) | ¥9,799 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (¥142) | ¥1,555 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (¥822) | ¥2,993 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (¥514) | ¥1,706 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (¥395) | ¥842 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (¥596) | ¥600 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (¥164) | ¥192 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (¥185) | ¥203 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (¥719) | ¥4,236 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,211 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,676 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,122 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,391 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (¥1,850) | ¥961 | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (¥1,645) | ¥499 | + 230% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (¥412) | ¥656 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,754 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (¥7) | ¥52 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (¥2,056) | ¥8,705 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (¥411) | ¥564 | - 27% | |
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 775 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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