Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (14,073 Gs) | 47,563 Gs | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (28,146 Gs) | 32,791 Gs | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (12,197 Gs) | 13,062 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (3,753 Gs) | 6,653 Gs | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (10,133 Gs) | 14,233 Gs | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (2,346 Gs) | 10,061 Gs | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (7,037 Gs) | 20,530 Gs | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (4,691 Gs) | 14,386 Gs | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (2,815 Gs) | 8,927 Gs | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (25,873 Gs) | 6,111 Gs | + 323% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (117,275 Gs) | 44,575 Gs | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (11,258 Gs) | 11,492 Gs | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 3,093 Gs | - | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 4,816,750 Gs | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 2,753,730 Gs | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (469,101 Gs) | 470,063 Gs | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (938,201 Gs) | 3,449,390 Gs | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (938,201 Gs) | 2,148,290 Gs | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (187,640 Gs) | 272,595 Gs | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (140,730 Gs) | 120,199 Gs | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (1,407,302 Gs) | 2,604,630 Gs | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (639,665 Gs) | 1,260,850 Gs | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (93,820 Gs) | 39,143 Gs | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 26,134 Gs | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (46,910 Gs) | 348,731 Gs | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (65,674 Gs) | 312,693 Gs | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (469,101 Gs) | 654,847 Gs | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (140,730 Gs) | 459,554 Gs | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 93,742,500 Gs | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (7,286 Gs) | 8,255 Gs | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (192,736 Gs) | 223,310 Gs | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (6,503 Gs) | 25,235 Gs | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (37,528 Gs) | 56,204 Gs | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 130,840 Gs | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (23,455 Gs) | 25,522 Gs | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (18,048 Gs) | 25,399 Gs | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (27,208 Gs) | 27,175 Gs | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (7,506 Gs) | 10,480 Gs | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (8,444 Gs) | 15,693 Gs | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (32,837 Gs) | 75,343 Gs | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 93,615 Gs | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 78,299 Gs | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 138,056 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 204,741 Gs | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (84,438 Gs) | 47,528 Gs | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (75,056 Gs) | 20,868 Gs | + 260% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (18,796 Gs) | 16,887 Gs | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 7,009,490 Gs | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (338 Gs) | 5,000 Gs | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (93,820 Gs) | 224,116 Gs | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (18,764 Gs) | 10,502 Gs | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 796 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
93.820
PYG
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Paraguay
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