Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani (12 zł) | 48 zł | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (24 zł) | 32 zł | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (4.24 zł) | 4.85 zł | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (5.09 zł) | 17 zł | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (2.12 zł) | 11 zł | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (5.30 zł) | 5.48 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1.59 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (15 zł) | 5.06 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (66 zł) | 46 zł | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (3.18 zł) | 11 zł | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (0.66 zł) | 5.54 zł | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (6,382 zł) | 6,755 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (928 zł) | 5,086 zł | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (106 zł) | 1,271 zł | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (530 zł) | 4,271 zł | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (530 zł) | 3,548 zł | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (106 zł) | 938 zł | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (80 zł) | 68 zł | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (1,369 zł) | 1,952 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (361 zł) | 670 zł | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (53 zł) | 49 zł | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 60 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (64 zł) | 326 zł | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (37 zł) | 170 zł | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (171 zł) | 373 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (159 zł) | 500 zł | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 132,032 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (3.71 zł) | 7 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (109 zł) | 151 zł | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (19 zł) | 35 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (6 zł) | 56 zł | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 221 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (13 zł) | 28 zł | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (4.24 zł) | 11 zł | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (4.77 zł) | 14 zł | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (13 zł) | 87 zł | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (16 zł) | 108 zł | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 78 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 388 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 212 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (48 zł) | 35 zł | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (6 zł) | 18 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 18 zł | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,530 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.16 zł) | 1.07 zł | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (80 zł) | 180 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (19 zł) | 28 zł | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,153 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Poland
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