Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Oman
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Afghanistan | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (﷼ 0.542) | ﷼ 3.460 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (﷼ 2.440) | ﷼ 3.594 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (﷼ 1.247) | ﷼ 1.602 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (﷼ 0.434) | ﷼ 1.025 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (﷼ 0.520) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (﷼ 0.217) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (﷼ 2.711) | ﷼ 0.900 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (﷼ 0.542) | ﷼ 1.100 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (﷼ 0.163) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (﷼ 1.495) | ﷼ 1.000 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 3.551 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (﷼ 0.325) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (﷼ 0.068) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Afghanistan | Oman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (﷼ 653) | ﷼ 434 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (﷼ 95) | ﷼ 259 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 29 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 295 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 129 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 10 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 22 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (﷼ 140) | ﷼ 95 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 35 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (﷼ 5.421) | ﷼ 2.995 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 14 | - | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Afghanistan | Oman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 19 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (﷼ 3.795) | ﷼ 21 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 30 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 20 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Afghanistan | Oman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 10,181 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (﷼ 0.379) | ﷼ 0.270 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Afghanistan | Oman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (﷼ 1.952) | ﷼ 1.000 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (﷼ 0.651) | ﷼ 5.000 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (﷼ 1.355) | ﷼ 3.000 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (﷼ 2.711) | ﷼ 4.277 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (﷼ 1.193) | ﷼ 1.500 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (﷼ 0.434) | ﷼ 1.289 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (﷼ 0.488) | ﷼ 2.860 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (﷼ 1.355) | ﷼ 4.000 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Afghanistan | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (﷼ 1.626) | ﷼ 7 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 6.000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ﷼ 16 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (﷼ 4.879) | ﷼ 12 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (﷼ 0.651) | ﷼ 2.619 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ﷼ 2.956 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 239 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (﷼ 0.016) | ﷼ 0.060 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 18 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (﷼ 1.897) | ﷼ 1.729 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 154 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Oman
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