Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (₨978) | ₨473 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (₨883) | ₨643 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (₨331) | ₨240 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (₨153) | ₨111 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (₨162) | ₨142 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (₨94) | ₨91 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (₨519) | ₨670 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (₨104) | ₨154 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (₨59) | ₨52 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨351 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (₨4,864) | ₨1,711 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (₨173) | ₨131 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (₨110) | ₨74 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (₨94,844) | ₨69,698 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (₨61,812) | ₨39,575 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (₨16,095) | ₨10,992 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (₨65,658) | ₨49,835 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (₨51,910) | ₨32,659 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (₨11,928) | ₨8,932 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (₨9,726) | ₨2,615 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (₨53,179) | ₨44,544 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (₨20,644) | ₨17,122 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (₨1,456) | ₨627 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (₨625) | ₨266 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (₨2,692) | ₨3,054 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (₨7,421) | ₨5,408 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (₨7,899) | ₨8,399 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (₨5,192) | ₨5,317 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (₨1,717,268) | ₨2,463,580 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (₨76) | ₨108 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (₨4,983) | ₨1,940 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (₨313) | ₨260 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (₨939) | ₨616 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,704 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (₨1,111) | ₨463 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (₨333) | ₨350 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (₨728) | ₨425 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (₨165) | ₨247 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (₨293) | ₨150 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (₨569) | ₨480 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (₨1,621) | ₨1,765 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (₨1,107) | ₨1,458 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (₨3,125) | ₨2,679 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (₨4,790) | ₨3,622 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (₨1,890) | ₨850 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (₨417) | ₨437 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₨1,042) | ₨451 | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (₨58,523) | ₨58,894 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (₨7) | ₨35 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (₨17,474) | ₨4,252 | + 311% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (₨355) | ₨262 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,316 prices entered by 506 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan
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