Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (2,588 KZT) | 2,501 KZT | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (2,337 KZT) | 1,775 KZT | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (837 KZT) | 783 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (403 KZT) | 327 KZT | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (430 KZT) | 454 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (276 KZT) | 643 KZT | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (1,375 KZT) | 1,374 KZT | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (278 KZT) | 559 KZT | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (157 KZT) | 177 KZT | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 298 KZT | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (12,870 KZT) | 3,508 KZT | + 267% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (460 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (343 KZT) | 118 KZT | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 66% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (251,976 KZT) | 224,420 KZT | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (163,983 KZT) | 145,801 KZT | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (45,111 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (174,748 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (137,360 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (38,094 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (26,125 KZT) | 4,454 KZT | + 487% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (140,717 KZT) | 109,606 KZT | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (55,750 KZT) | 37,576 KZT | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (4,049 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (1,654 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 47% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (9,111 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (33,080 KZT) | 14,545 KZT | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (28,625 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (19,249 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 53% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (4,544,092 KZT) | 6,598,000 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (233 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (16,540 KZT) | 6,023 KZT | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (827 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (2,205 KZT) | 2,206 KZT | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 5,232 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (2,940 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (881 KZT) | 940 KZT | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (1,934 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (603 KZT) | 441 KZT | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (606 KZT) | 625 KZT | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (1,528 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (4,289 KZT) | 7,189 KZT | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (2,931 KZT) | 2,877 KZT | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (8,270 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (11,949 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (5,000 KZT) | 2,072 KZT | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (1,103 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (2,757 KZT) | 799 KZT | + 245% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (154,860 KZT) | 238,382 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (19 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (46,239 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (939 KZT) | 493 KZT | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,537 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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