Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (22 Dirham) | 105 Dirham | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (44 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (19 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (5.81 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (16 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (3.63 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (11 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (7 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (4.36 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (40 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (182 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (17 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 5.94 Dirham | - | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 8,417 Dirham | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,523 Dirham | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (727 Dirham) | 641 Dirham | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (1,454 Dirham) | 6,242 Dirham | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (1,454 Dirham) | 3,110 Dirham | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (291 Dirham) | 506 Dirham | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (218 Dirham) | 222 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (4,947 Dirham) | 2,888 Dirham | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (991 Dirham) | 1,759 Dirham | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (145 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 43 Dirham | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (73 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (102 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (727 Dirham) | 799 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (218 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | - 76% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 253,554 Dirham | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (11 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (299 Dirham) | 250 Dirham | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (10 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (58 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 297 Dirham | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (36 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (28 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (42 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (12 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (13 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (51 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 192 Dirham | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 98 Dirham | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 451 Dirham | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 542 Dirham | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (131 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (116 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 261% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (29 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,352 Dirham | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (0.52 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (145 Dirham) | 411 Dirham | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (29 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 624 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Morocco
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