Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (10,966 Gs) | 54,563 Gs | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (49,347 Gs) | 36,562 Gs | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (25,222 Gs) | 12,397 Gs | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (8,773 Gs) | 6,924 Gs | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (10,527 Gs) | 15,078 Gs | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (4,386 Gs) | 14,396 Gs | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (54,830 Gs) | 21,408 Gs | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (10,966 Gs) | 14,931 Gs | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (3,290 Gs) | 8,575 Gs | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (30,241 Gs) | 6,631 Gs | + 356% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (137,074 Gs) | 52,050 Gs | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (6,580 Gs) | 13,605 Gs | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (1,371 Gs) | 2,558 Gs | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 37% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (13,203,015 Gs) | 5,655,380 Gs | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (1,919,043 Gs) | 3,080,880 Gs | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (219,319 Gs) | 314,092 Gs | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (1,096,596 Gs) | 2,896,290 Gs | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (1,096,596 Gs) | 1,797,900 Gs | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (219,319 Gs) | 219,970 Gs | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (164,489 Gs) | 104,045 Gs | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (2,832,485 Gs) | 1,955,730 Gs | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (747,658 Gs) | 847,753 Gs | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (109,660 Gs) | 31,954 Gs | + 243% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 35,127 Gs | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (131,592 Gs) | 397,212 Gs | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (76,762 Gs) | 241,031 Gs | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (383,809 Gs) | 719,017 Gs | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (328,979 Gs) | 425,884 Gs | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 126,411,000 Gs | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (7,676 Gs) | 7,653 Gs | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (225,275 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (39,477 Gs) | 43,475 Gs | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (13,159 Gs) | 52,829 Gs | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 146,615 Gs | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (27,415 Gs) | 34,344 Gs | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (54,830 Gs) | 19,707 Gs | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (24,125 Gs) | 31,470 Gs | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (8,773 Gs) | 11,800 Gs | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (9,869 Gs) | 12,806 Gs | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (27,415 Gs) | 65,543 Gs | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (32,898 Gs) | 95,544 Gs | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 81,113 Gs | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 150,949 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 264,476 Gs | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (98,694 Gs) | 38,794 Gs | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (13,159 Gs) | 23,949 Gs | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8,619 Gs | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 7,275,970 Gs | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (329 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (164,489 Gs) | 222,350 Gs | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (38,381 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 449 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
109.660
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Paraguay
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