Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (Dinar 0.992) | Dinar 10 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (Dinar 4.463) | Dinar 5.548 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (Dinar 2.281) | Dinar 3.798 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (Dinar 0.793) | Dinar 1.147 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (Dinar 0.952) | Dinar 1.719 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (Dinar 0.397) | Dinar 0.542 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (Dinar 4.958) | Dinar 4.505 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (Dinar 0.992) | Dinar 1.494 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Dinar 0.298) | Dinar 0.743 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Dinar 2.735) | Dinar 4.323 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Dinar 12) | Dinar 33 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (Dinar 0.595) | Dinar 1.240 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (Dinar 0.124) | Dinar 0.752 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (Dinar 1,194) | Dinar 701 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (Dinar 174) | Dinar 367 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (Dinar 20) | Dinar 141 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 99) | Dinar 486 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 99) | Dinar 274 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Dinar 20) | Dinar 75 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 15) | Dinar 13 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (Dinar 256) | Dinar 235 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Dinar 68) | Dinar 123 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Dinar 10) | Dinar 8 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 81% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 81% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (Dinar 12) | Dinar 51 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Dinar 7) | Dinar 58 | - 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (Dinar 32) | Dinar 95 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (Dinar 30) | Dinar 102 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 13,441 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (Dinar 0.694) | Dinar 1.079 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Dinar 20) | Dinar 24 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (Dinar 3.570) | Dinar 5.080 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (Dinar 1.190) | Dinar 15 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 22 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Dinar 2.479) | Dinar 3.000 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (Dinar 4.958) | Dinar 3.020 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (Dinar 2.182) | Dinar 2.863 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dinar 0.793) | Dinar 2.472 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Dinar 0.893) | Dinar 2.510 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (Dinar 2.479) | Dinar 6 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (Dinar 2.975) | Dinar 22 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 17 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 20 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dinar 49 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.764 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (Dinar 1.190) | Dinar 4.004 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dinar 441 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Dinar 0.030) | Dinar 0.200 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 15) | Dinar 54 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (Dinar 3.471) | Dinar 2.775 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 03, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Jordan
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