Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 301 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 164 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 68 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 45 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 33 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 92 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 47 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 33 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 29 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 286 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 37 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (Mex$ 3.54) | Mex$ 26 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (Mex$ 34,137) | Mex$ 21,383 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (Mex$ 4,962) | Mex$ 11,082 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 1,252 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Mex$ 2,835) | Mex$ 13,902 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Mex$ 2,835) | Mex$ 7,292 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 830 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 423 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (Mex$ 7,324) | Mex$ 5,841 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Mex$ 1,933) | Mex$ 2,742 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 120 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 120 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 970 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 666 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (Mex$ 992) | Mex$ 1,725 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 1,377 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 359,774 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Mex$ 582) | Mex$ 602 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 83 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 219 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 720 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 76 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 64 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 73 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 38 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 283 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 377 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 167 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 803 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 860 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 185 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 89 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 54 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,900 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Mex$ 0.85) | Mex$ 3.19 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 958 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 77 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,237 prices entered by 791 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Mexico
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