Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (Php288) | Php266 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (Php260) | Php167 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (Php98) | Php112 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (Php45) | Php83 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (Php48) | Php100 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (Php28) | Php77 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (Php153) | Php184 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Php31) | Php148 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Php17) | Php93 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Php59 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (Php1,435) | Php400 | + 259% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (Php51) | Php84 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (Php32) | Php58 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (Php27,973) | Php53,968 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (Php18,230) | Php27,722 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (Php4,747) | Php5,694 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (Php19,365) | Php35,003 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (Php15,310) | Php18,084 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (Php3,518) | Php2,692 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (Php2,868) | Php1,671 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (Php15,684) | Php15,761 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (Php6,089) | Php6,329 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (Php429) | Php293 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (Php184) | Php243 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (Php794) | Php2,385 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (Php2,189) | Php1,355 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (Php2,330) | Php4,126 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (Php1,531) | Php4,294 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (Php506,481) | Php1,190,930 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (Php23) | Php49 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (Php1,470) | Php1,493 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Php92) | Php280 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (Php277) | Php977 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Php559 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (Php328) | Php255 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (Php98) | Php141 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (Php215) | Php163 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (Php49) | Php88 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (Php86) | Php85 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (Php168) | Php305 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (Php478) | Php914 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (Php327) | Php529 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (Php922) | Php6,140 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (Php1,413) | Php1,903 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (Php557) | Php231 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Php123) | Php158 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Php307) | Php85 | + 260% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (Php17,261) | Php25,570 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (Php2.14) | Php8 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (Php5,154) | Php1,779 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (Php105) | Php116 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,476 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Philippines
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