Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (₨951) | ₨477 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (₨859) | ₨617 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (₨322) | ₨253 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (₨149) | ₨112 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (₨158) | ₨148 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (₨91) | ₨86 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (₨505) | ₨736 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (₨101) | ₨147 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (₨57) | ₨52 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨285 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (₨4,732) | ₨1,607 | + 195% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (₨169) | ₨134 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (₨107) | ₨80 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (₨92,273) | ₨65,208 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (₨60,136) | ₨40,062 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (₨15,659) | ₨11,662 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (₨63,879) | ₨44,902 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (₨50,503) | ₨32,659 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (₨11,605) | ₨8,932 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (₨9,462) | ₨2,577 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (₨52,774) | ₨44,480 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (₨20,085) | ₨20,812 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (₨1,417) | ₨667 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (₨608) | ₨518 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (₨2,619) | ₨3,054 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (₨7,219) | ₨5,408 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (₨7,685) | ₨8,399 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (₨5,051) | ₨5,912 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (₨1,670,731) | ₨2,463,580 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (₨74) | ₨107 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (₨4,848) | ₨2,108 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (₨304) | ₨260 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (₨914) | ₨616 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (₨1,081) | ₨463 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (₨324) | ₨350 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (₨708) | ₨441 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (₨161) | ₨189 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (₨285) | ₨169 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (₨553) | ₨480 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (₨1,577) | ₨1,790 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (₨1,077) | ₨1,454 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (₨3,041) | ₨2,679 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (₨4,660) | ₨3,680 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (₨1,838) | ₨850 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (₨405) | ₨437 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₨1,014) | ₨448 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (₨56,937) | ₨58,894 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (₨7) | ₨39 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (₨17,001) | ₨4,106 | + 314% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (₨345) | ₨267 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,985 prices entered by 480 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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