Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (39 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (57 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (18 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (10 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (4.81 Dirham) | 4.79 Dirham | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (16 Dirham) | 31 Dirham | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (7 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (3.61 Dirham) | 4.81 Dirham | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 22 Dirham | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (301 Dirham) | 95 Dirham | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (5.57 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (4.15 Dirham) | 4.85 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 86% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (7,038 Dirham) | 7,195 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (4,724 Dirham) | 3,691 Dirham | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (984 Dirham) | 573 Dirham | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (5,082 Dirham) | 3,947 Dirham | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (3,673 Dirham) | 2,381 Dirham | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (831 Dirham) | 363 Dirham | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (1,061 Dirham) | 221 Dirham | + 379% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (2,632 Dirham) | 3,492 Dirham | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (1,358 Dirham) | 1,236 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (94 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (36 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (136 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (309 Dirham) | 312 Dirham | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (489 Dirham) | 642 Dirham | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (370 Dirham) | 528 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (65,180 Dirham) | 196,675 Dirham | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (5.51 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (361 Dirham) | 160 Dirham | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (18 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (30 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 225 Dirham | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (15 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (21 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (33 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (12 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (18 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 15% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (116 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (56 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 496 Dirham | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (241 Dirham) | 329 Dirham | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (180 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (24 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (60 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (3,380 Dirham) | 6,686 Dirham | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (0.45 Dirham) | 0.39 Dirham | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (977 Dirham) | 284 Dirham | + 244% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (19 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,027 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Morocco
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