Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (€5.08) | €16 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (€4.59) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (€1.72) | €4.36 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (€0.80) | €1.14 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (€0.84) | €3.34 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (€0.49) | €2.23 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (€2.70) | €5.79 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.54) | €2.40 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (€0.31) | €1.53 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.39 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (€25) | €9 | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (€0.90) | €2.49 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (€0.57) | €1.11 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (€493) | €1,784 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (€321) | €1,413 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (€84) | €174 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (€341) | €1,266 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (€270) | €872 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (€62) | €111 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (€51) | €34 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (€282) | €428 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (€107) | €178 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (€8) | €8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.25) | €15 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (€14) | €82 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (€39) | €42 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (€41) | €105 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (€27) | €137 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (€8,925) | €28,742 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (€0.40) | €1.57 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (€26) | €96 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.62) | €3.46 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (€4.88) | €14 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €35 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (€5.77) | €2.86 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (€1.73) | €4.14 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (€3.78) | €4.24 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (€0.86) | €1.68 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (€1.52) | €2.04 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (€2.96) | €25 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (€8) | €41 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (€5.76) | €22 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €75 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (€25) | €67 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (€10) | €11 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.17) | €3.60 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.41) | €5.06 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (€304) | €464 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.14 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (€91) | €47 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (€1.84) | €8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,418 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands
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