Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Peru
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (S/. 37) | S/. 23 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (S/. 25) | S/. 18 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (S/. 3.14) | S/. 4.84 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (S/. 5.17) | S/. 8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (S/. 2.00) | S/. 3.28 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (S/. 3.83) | S/. 4.89 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (S/. 1.32) | S/. 2.95 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (S/. 12) | S/. 6 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (S/. 69) | S/. 36 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (S/. 2.85) | S/. 8 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (S/. 1.70) | S/. 1.99 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 90% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (S/. 876) | S/. 2,888 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (S/. 537) | S/. 1,465 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (S/. 292) | S/. 178 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (S/. 862) | S/. 1,658 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (S/. 517) | S/. 1,082 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (S/. 332) | S/. 155 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (S/. 690) | S/. 70 | + 891% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (S/. 986) | S/. 1,363 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (S/. 294) | S/. 406 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (S/. 13) | S/. 30 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (S/. 72) | S/. 168 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (S/. 100) | S/. 92 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (S/. 119) | S/. 226 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (S/. 142) | S/. 229 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (S/. 78,245) | S/. 66,170 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (S/. 3.13) | S/. 5.38 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (S/. 89) | S/. 103 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (S/. 2.16) | S/. 19 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (S/. 17) | S/. 11 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | S/. 70 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (S/. 11) | S/. 23 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (S/. 8) | S/. 14 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (S/. 3.45) | S/. 5.49 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (S/. 3.88) | S/. 5.72 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (S/. 15) | S/. 31 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (S/. 23) | S/. 52 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (S/. 19) | S/. 27 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 125 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (S/. 86) | S/. 102 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (S/. 29) | S/. 34 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (S/. 8) | S/. 15 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (S/. 1,295) | S/. 2,019 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (S/. 0.11) | S/. 0.64 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (S/. 94) | S/. 175 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (S/. 12) | S/. 16 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,550 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Peru
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