Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Php111) | Php227 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Php222) | Php201 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Php96) | Php129 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Php30) | Php98 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Php80) | Php122 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Php18) | Php91 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Php55) | Php197 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Php37) | Php167 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Php22) | Php106 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Php204) | Php69 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Php925) | Php512 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Php89) | Php100 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Php70 | - | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Php90,105 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Php45,191 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Php3,699) | Php4,651 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Php7,397) | Php30,029 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Php7,397) | Php17,248 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Php1,479) | Php2,538 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Php1,110) | Php1,968 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (Php11,096) | Php13,226 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Php5,043) | Php5,762 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Php740) | Php258 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php329 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Php370) | Php2,280 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Php518) | Php1,644 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Php3,699) | Php4,084 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Php1,110) | Php3,780 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Php1,331,570 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Php57) | Php69 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Php1,520) | Php799 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Php51) | Php400 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Php296) | Php2,849 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Php928 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Php185) | Php215 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Php142) | Php225 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Php215) | Php179 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Php59) | Php84 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Php67) | Php105 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Php259) | Php311 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Php960 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Php654 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php3,611 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Php1,621 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Php666) | Php503 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Php592) | Php171 | + 246% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Php148) | Php78 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Php30,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Php2.66) | Php8 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Php740) | Php2,765 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Php148) | Php151 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 900 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Philippines
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