Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 167 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 107 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 56 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 32 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 67 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 40 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 22 | + 314% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 217 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (Mex$ 13,154) | Mex$ 19,242 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (Mex$ 10,657) | Mex$ 8,929 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (Mex$ 1,218) | Mex$ 1,216 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (Mex$ 15,974) | Mex$ 10,999 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (Mex$ 8,368) | Mex$ 5,668 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (Mex$ 1,522) | Mex$ 887 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 382 | + 368% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (Mex$ 4,903) | Mex$ 7,581 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (Mex$ 1,370) | Mex$ 1,975 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 100 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 86 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 848 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 625 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 1,519 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 1,196 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (Mex$ 146,098) | Mex$ 322,020 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Mex$ 1,065) | Mex$ 496 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 79 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 205 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 558 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 69 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 49 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 57 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 188 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 352 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 139 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 953 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 659 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 111 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 59 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 41 | + 275% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (Mex$ 10,935) | Mex$ 9,845 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (Mex$ 1.52) | Mex$ 1.80 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (Mex$ 2,470) | Mex$ 879 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 57 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,395 prices entered by 1,386 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 25% more expensive than in Mexico
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