Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (Php293) | Php275 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (Php264) | Php177 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (Php99) | Php112 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (Php46) | Php86 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (Php49) | Php107 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (Php28) | Php84 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (Php156) | Php205 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Php31) | Php154 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Php18) | Php97 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Php63 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (Php1,456) | Php403 | + 261% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (Php52) | Php85 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (Php33) | Php62 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (Php28,399) | Php47,675 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (Php18,508) | Php26,068 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (Php4,819) | Php5,335 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (Php19,660) | Php30,598 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (Php15,543) | Php17,484 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (Php3,572) | Php2,429 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (Php2,912) | Php1,628 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (Php16,242) | Php13,104 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (Php6,181) | Php5,856 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (Php436) | Php283 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (Php187) | Php260 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (Php806) | Php2,272 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (Php2,222) | Php1,330 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (Php2,365) | Php4,611 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (Php1,555) | Php4,052 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (Php514,196) | Php945,687 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (Php23) | Php48 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (Php1,492) | Php1,563 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Php94) | Php198 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (Php281) | Php744 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Php567 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (Php333) | Php305 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (Php100) | Php145 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (Php218) | Php155 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (Php49) | Php85 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (Php88) | Php86 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (Php170) | Php309 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 18% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (Php485) | Php887 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (Php332) | Php501 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (Php936) | Php1,958 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (Php1,434) | Php2,245 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (Php566) | Php249 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Php125) | Php162 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Php312) | Php87 | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (Php17,523) | Php19,345 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (Php2.17) | Php8 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (Php5,232) | Php1,674 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (Php106) | Php116 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,371 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Philippines
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