Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 262 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 142 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 65 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 40 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 25 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 74 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 47 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 29 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 26 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 275 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 34 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (Mex$ 4,629) | Mex$ 18,417 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (Mex$ 2,839) | Mex$ 9,073 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (Mex$ 1,543) | Mex$ 1,039 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (Mex$ 4,557) | Mex$ 12,014 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (Mex$ 2,734) | Mex$ 6,357 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (Mex$ 1,754) | Mex$ 704 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (Mex$ 1,865) | Mex$ 386 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (Mex$ 5,209) | Mex$ 7,387 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Mex$ 1,554) | Mex$ 2,466 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 113 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 951 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 680 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 1,557 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 1,263 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| 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 | 1,814,390 Afghani (Mex$ 413,422) | Mex$ 342,594 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 499 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 178 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 586 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 73 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 57 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 61 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 33 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 35 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 229 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 332 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 163 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 813 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 758 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 148 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 86 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 44 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (Mex$ 6,844) | Mex$ 12,615 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (Mex$ 0.60) | Mex$ 2.66 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 919 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 69 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,908 prices entered by 1,028 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Mexico
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