Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 40% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (4,469 KZT) | 2,502 KZT | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (3,045 KZT) | 2,057 KZT | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (1,207 KZT) | 943 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (377 KZT) | 478 KZT | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (620 KZT) | 767 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (240 KZT) | 856 KZT | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (955 KZT) | 2,290 KZT | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (459 KZT) | 478 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (158 KZT) | 204 KZT | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (1,424 KZT) | 356 KZT | + 300% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (8,265 KZT) | 2,714 KZT | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (341 KZT) | 643 KZT | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (203 KZT) | 174 KZT | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 60% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (104,932 KZT) | 390,959 KZT | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (64,345 KZT) | 223,202 KZT | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (34,977 KZT) | 39,366 KZT | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (103,301 KZT) | 254,854 KZT | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (61,980 KZT) | 170,809 KZT | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (39,755 KZT) | 60,601 KZT | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (82,640 KZT) | 4,595 KZT | + 1699% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (118,087 KZT) | 203,244 KZT | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (35,215 KZT) | 49,137 KZT | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (1,506 KZT) | 6,757 KZT | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 4,075 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (8,621 KZT) | 27,721 KZT | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (12,017 KZT) | 20,067 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (14,296 KZT) | 32,331 KZT | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (17,021 KZT) | 59,038 KZT | - 71% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 32% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (9,371,376 KZT) | 9,045,710 KZT | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (375 KZT) | 188 KZT | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (10,611 KZT) | 6,486 KZT | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (258 KZT) | 568 KZT | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (2,066 KZT) | 1,336 KZT | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,516 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (1,291 KZT) | 1,517 KZT | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (994 KZT) | 1,132 KZT | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (1,498 KZT) | 1,172 KZT | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (413 KZT) | 625 KZT | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (465 KZT) | 405 KZT | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (1,808 KZT) | 3,113 KZT | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (2,780 KZT) | 8,228 KZT | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (2,264 KZT) | 3,084 KZT | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,805 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (10,295 KZT) | 19,765 KZT | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (3,498 KZT) | 2,046 KZT | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (977 KZT) | 1,312 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (1,035 KZT) | 1,109 KZT | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (155,127 KZT) | 322,504 KZT | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (14 KZT) | 51 KZT | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (11,230 KZT) | 12,764 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (1,412 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 469 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
5.165
KZT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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