Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (₨974) | ₨460 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (₨880) | ₨651 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (₨315) | ₨224 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (₨152) | ₨112 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (₨162) | ₨133 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (₨104) | ₨91 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (₨517) | ₨614 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (₨105) | ₨164 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (₨59) | ₨50 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨365 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (₨4,845) | ₨1,735 | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (₨173) | ₨129 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (₨129) | ₨68 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (₨94,851) | ₨73,733 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (₨61,728) | ₨40,305 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (₨16,981) | ₨10,530 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (₨65,780) | ₨50,031 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (₨51,706) | ₨32,060 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (₨14,340) | ₨8,592 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (₨9,834) | ₨2,621 | + 275% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (₨52,970) | ₨45,479 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (₨20,986) | ₨18,003 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (₨1,524) | ₨628 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (₨623) | ₨512 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (₨3,430) | ₨2,930 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (₨12,452) | ₨5,148 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (₨10,775) | ₨7,616 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (₨7,246) | ₨5,450 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (₨1,710,526) | ₨2,395,840 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (₨88) | ₨110 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (₨6,226) | ₨1,940 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (₨311) | ₨242 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (₨830) | ₨560 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (₨1,107) | ₨446 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (₨331) | ₨315 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (₨728) | ₨410 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (₨227) | ₨250 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (₨228) | ₨150 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (₨575) | ₨457 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (₨1,614) | ₨1,921 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (₨1,103) | ₨1,419 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (₨3,113) | ₨2,893 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (₨4,498) | ₨3,475 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (₨1,882) | ₨761 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (₨415) | ₨449 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₨1,038) | ₨419 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (₨58,294) | ₨48,568 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (₨7) | ₨19 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (₨17,406) | ₨4,058 | + 329% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (₨353) | ₨260 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,381 prices entered by 486 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
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