Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (6.00 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (5.42 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (2.03 B/.) | 2.86 B/. | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (0.94 B/.) | 1.52 B/. | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (1.00 B/.) | 2.93 B/. | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (0.57 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (3.19 B/.) | 5.99 B/. | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (0.64 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (0.36 B/.) | 2.01 B/. | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1.03 B/. | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (30 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (1.06 B/.) | 2.22 B/. | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (0.67 B/.) | 1.65 B/. | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (582 B/.) | 1,298 B/. | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (379 B/.) | 919 B/. | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (99 B/.) | 109 B/. | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (403 B/.) | 918 B/. | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (318 B/.) | 673 B/. | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (73 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (60 B/.) | 41 B/. | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (326 B/.) | 389 B/. | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (127 B/.) | 101 B/. | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (9 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (3.83 B/.) | 5.37 B/. | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (17 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (46 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (48 B/.) | 68 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (32 B/.) | 78 B/. | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (10,533 B/.) | 20,866 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (0.47 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (31 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (1.92 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (5.76 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 45 B/. | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (7 B/.) | 3.83 B/. | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (2.04 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (4.46 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (1.01 B/.) | 2.11 B/. | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (1.80 B/.) | 2.90 B/. | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (3.49 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (10 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (7 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (19 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (29 B/.) | 54 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (12 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (2.56 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (6 B/.) | 3.94 B/. | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (359 B/.) | 537 B/. | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.04 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (107 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (2.18 B/.) | 5.35 B/. | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 859 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Panama
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