Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (Php554) | Php233 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (Php378) | Php179 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (Php150) | Php128 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (Php47) | Php89 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (Php77) | Php126 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (Php30) | Php98 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (Php118) | Php196 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (Php57) | Php157 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (Php20) | Php115 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Php177) | Php72 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (Php1,025) | Php477 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (Php42) | Php91 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (Php25) | Php83 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 60% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (Php13,010) | Php54,916 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (Php7,978) | Php32,581 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (Php4,337) | Php6,532 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (Php12,807) | Php29,670 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (Php7,684) | Php16,811 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (Php4,929) | Php4,137 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (Php10,246) | Php1,668 | + 514% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (Php14,641) | Php15,355 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Php4,366) | Php4,674 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (Php187) | Php282 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php845 | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (Php1,069) | Php2,546 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (Php1,490) | Php1,348 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (Php1,772) | Php3,727 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (Php2,110) | Php3,006 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (Php1,161,882) | Php1,287,380 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (Php47) | Php74 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Php1,316) | Php1,066 | + 23% | |
| 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) | 50 Afghani (Php32) | Php279 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Php256) | Php1,803 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Php1,730 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Php160) | Php156 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Php123) | Php183 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Php186) | Php276 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Php51) | Php187 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Php58) | Php98 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Php224) | Php408 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (Php345) | Php1,193 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (Php281) | Php613 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php1,612 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (Php1,276) | Php1,864 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (Php434) | Php307 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (Php121) | Php147 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Php128) | Php110 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (Php19,233) | Php14,492 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (Php1.70) | Php8 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (Php1,392) | Php2,454 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (Php175) | Php140 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 901 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Philippines
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