Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (2,546 KZT) | 2,511 KZT | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (2,300 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (862 KZT) | 798 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (399 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (423 KZT) | 468 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (244 KZT) | 668 KZT | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (1,353 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (271 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (153 KZT) | 184 KZT | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 284 KZT | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (12,666 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 248% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (451 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (285 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 65% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (246,974 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (160,958 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (41,912 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (170,974 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (135,174 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (31,061 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (25,326 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 483% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (141,252 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (53,758 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (3,791 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (1,628 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (7,010 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (19,323 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (20,570 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (13,521 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | - 60% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (4,471,790 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (199 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (12,977 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (814 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (2,446 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 5,232 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (2,893 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (867 KZT) | 940 KZT | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (1,895 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (430 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (763 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (1,481 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 15% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (4,220 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (2,884 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (8,138 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (12,472 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (4,920 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (1,085 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (2,713 KZT) | 774 KZT | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (152,396 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (19 KZT) | 63 KZT | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (45,503 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (924 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,570 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 29% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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