Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (Php296) | Php278 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (Php267) | Php176 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (Php100) | Php115 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (Php46) | Php86 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (Php49) | Php106 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (Php28) | Php87 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (Php157) | Php205 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Php31) | Php154 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Php18) | Php98 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Php63 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (Php1,470) | Php403 | + 265% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (Php52) | Php84 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (Php33) | Php61 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (Php28,670) | Php53,329 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (Php18,685) | Php26,864 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (Php4,865) | Php5,346 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (Php19,847) | Php32,454 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (Php15,692) | Php17,484 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (Php3,606) | Php2,429 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (Php2,940) | Php1,644 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (Php16,397) | Php13,655 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (Php6,241) | Php5,856 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (Php440) | Php283 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (Php189) | Php280 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (Php814) | Php2,272 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (Php2,243) | Php1,330 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (Php2,388) | Php4,611 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (Php1,570) | Php4,052 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (Php519,105) | Php1,154,410 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (Php23) | Php48 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (Php1,506) | Php1,437 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Php94) | Php198 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (Php284) | Php809 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Php589 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (Php336) | Php305 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (Php101) | Php151 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (Php220) | Php155 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (Php50) | Php85 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (Php89) | Php86 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (Php172) | Php309 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (Php490) | Php867 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (Php335) | Php510 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (Php945) | Php2,231 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (Php1,448) | Php2,140 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (Php571) | Php249 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Php126) | Php162 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Php315) | Php87 | + 261% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (Php17,691) | Php19,345 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (Php2.19) | Php8 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (Php5,282) | Php1,689 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (Php107) | Php115 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,593 prices entered by 267 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Philippines
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