Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (₨2,224) | ₨935 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (₨1,515) | ₨835 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (₨601) | ₨242 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (₨187) | ₨135 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (₨308) | ₨195 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (₨119) | ₨131 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (₨475) | ₨1,044 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (₨228) | ₨216 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (₨79) | ₨76 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₨709) | ₨360 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (₨4,112) | ₨1,837 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (₨170) | ₨184 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (₨101) | ₨106 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (₨52,208) | ₨70,512 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (₨32,014) | ₨47,563 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (₨17,403) | ₨17,314 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (₨51,396) | ₨65,168 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (₨30,838) | ₨65,247 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (₨19,780) | ₨15,341 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (₨41,117) | ₨2,350 | + 1650% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (₨58,753) | ₨55,664 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₨17,521) | ₨27,942 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (₨749) | ₨893 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,213 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (₨4,289) | ₨4,034 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (₨5,979) | ₨6,547 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (₨7,113) | ₨17,795 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (₨8,469) | ₨7,714 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (₨4,662,607) | ₨4,022,260 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (₨190) | ₨183 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₨5,279) | ₨6,150 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (₨128) | ₨274 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (₨1,028) | ₨477 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,980 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₨642) | ₨1,042 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (₨494) | ₨601 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (₨745) | ₨585 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₨206) | ₨389 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₨231) | ₨264 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (₨899) | ₨673 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (₨1,383) | ₨3,191 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (₨1,126) | ₨1,792 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,711 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (₨5,122) | ₨7,292 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (₨1,740) | ₨2,722 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (₨486) | ₨898 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (₨515) | ₨478 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (₨77,182) | ₨120,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (₨7) | ₨3.54 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (₨5,588) | ₨5,438 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (₨702) | ₨288 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,202 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan
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