Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (10 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (2.63 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (0.82 B/.) | 1.63 B/. | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (1.35 B/.) | 2.85 B/. | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (0.52 B/.) | 2.07 B/. | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (2.08 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (1.00 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (0.34 B/.) | 1.96 B/. | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (3.10 B/.) | 1.51 B/. | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (18 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (0.74 B/.) | 2.44 B/. | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (0.44 B/.) | 1.61 B/. | - 73% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (228 B/.) | 1,273 B/. | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (140 B/.) | 852 B/. | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (76 B/.) | 127 B/. | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (225 B/.) | 908 B/. | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (135 B/.) | 556 B/. | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (87 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (180 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 289% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (257 B/.) | 340 B/. | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (77 B/.) | 106 B/. | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (3.28 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 15 B/. | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (19 B/.) | 48 B/. | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (26 B/.) | 26 B/. | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (31 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (37 B/.) | 83 B/. | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (20,399 B/.) | 22,433 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (0.83 B/.) | 1.29 B/. | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (23 B/.) | 42 B/. | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (0.56 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (4.50 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 62 B/. | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (2.81 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (2.16 B/.) | 5.05 B/. | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (3.26 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (0.90 B/.) | 3.79 B/. | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (1.01 B/.) | 3.38 B/. | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (3.94 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (6 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (4.93 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 55 B/. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (22 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (2.13 B/.) | 5.69 B/. | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (2.25 B/.) | 2.75 B/. | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (338 B/.) | 651 B/. | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.03 B/.) | 0.22 B/. | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (24 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (3.07 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 752 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Panama
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