Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 287 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 157 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 73 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 27 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 47 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Mex$ 5.57) | Mex$ 28 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 92 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 49 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 35 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 29 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 259 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 21,134 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 10,591 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Mex$ 1,115) | Mex$ 1,077 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Mex$ 2,230) | Mex$ 12,979 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Mex$ 2,230) | Mex$ 7,076 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 803 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 418 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (Mex$ 3,344) | Mex$ 6,690 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Mex$ 1,520) | Mex$ 2,628 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 117 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 120 | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 975 | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 697 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Mex$ 1,115) | Mex$ 1,719 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 1,270 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 388,303 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 644 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 89 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 217 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 640 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 97 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 57 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 71 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 34 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 33 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 230 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 360 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 155 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 822 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 767 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 171 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 80 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 46 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,693 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Mex$ 0.80) | Mex$ 2.29 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 889 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 82 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,472 prices entered by 931 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Mexico
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