Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (¥206) | ¥1,035 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (¥927) | ¥840 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (¥474) | ¥618 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (¥165) | ¥237 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (¥198) | ¥335 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (¥82) | ¥439 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (¥1,030) | ¥1,195 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (¥206) | ¥822 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (¥62) | ¥509 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (¥568) | ¥303 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (¥2,576) | ¥1,267 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (¥124) | ¥276 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (¥26) | ¥293 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (¥248,115) | ¥365,082 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (¥36,063) | ¥197,136 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (¥4,122) | ¥19,132 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (¥20,608) | ¥145,654 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (¥20,608) | ¥102,459 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (¥4,122) | ¥8,349 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (¥3,091) | ¥4,448 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (¥53,229) | ¥74,559 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (¥14,050) | ¥25,414 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (¥2,061) | ¥1,338 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (¥2,473) | ¥9,315 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (¥1,443) | ¥5,103 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (¥6,647) | ¥9,892 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (¥6,182) | ¥12,189 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,060,780 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (¥144) | ¥169 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (¥4,233) | ¥8,198 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (¥742) | ¥2,133 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (¥247) | ¥2,551 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (¥515) | ¥1,337 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (¥1,030) | ¥930 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (¥453) | ¥622 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (¥165) | ¥224 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (¥185) | ¥188 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (¥515) | ¥4,604 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (¥618) | ¥4,908 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,881 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,269 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (¥1,855) | ¥1,244 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (¥247) | ¥547 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥674 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (¥6) | ¥52 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (¥3,091) | ¥9,530 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (¥721) | ¥613 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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