Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 217 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 120 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 55 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 35 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 25 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 73 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 40 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 232 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (Mex$ 12,305) | Mex$ 18,963 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (Mex$ 8,019) | Mex$ 8,629 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (Mex$ 2,088) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (Mex$ 8,518) | Mex$ 10,061 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (Mex$ 6,735) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (Mex$ 1,547) | Mex$ 730 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (Mex$ 1,262) | Mex$ 379 | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (Mex$ 7,037) | Mex$ 6,882 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (Mex$ 2,678) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 99 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 91 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 839 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (Mex$ 963) | Mex$ 651 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 1,510 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 1,117 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (Mex$ 222,790) | Mex$ 347,300 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 535 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 82 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 183 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 519 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 80 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 50 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 55 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 189 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 305 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 150 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 846 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (Mex$ 621) | Mex$ 683 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 125 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 71 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 39 | + 246% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (Mex$ 7,593) | Mex$ 10,288 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (Mex$ 0.94) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (Mex$ 2,267) | Mex$ 975 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 62 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,978 prices entered by 1,188 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Mexico
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