Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 487 Afghani (24 zł) | 30 zł | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 400 Afghani (20 zł) | 20 zł | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 207 Afghani (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (3.68 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 Afghani (4.56 zł) | 10 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (2.29 zł) | 7 zł | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (2.44 zł) | 3.80 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Afghani (1.40 zł) | 2.63 zł | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Afghani (2.44 zł) | 3.51 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (114 zł) | 28 zł | + 308% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (3.78 zł) | 7 zł | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Afghani (2.54 zł) | 2.69 zł | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,266 Afghani (1,869 zł) | 4,254 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,468 Afghani (1,244 zł) | 3,058 zł | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,910 Afghani (338 zł) | 458 zł | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (1,539 zł) | 2,611 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (1,217 zł) | 2,050 zł | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (280 zł) | 277 zł | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,016 Afghani (196 zł) | 44 zł | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,715 Afghani (1,207 zł) | 1,735 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Afghani (449 zł) | 394 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 Afghani (29 zł) | 32 zł | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (15 zł) | 22 zł | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,731 Afghani (85 zł) | 321 zł | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,812 Afghani (137 zł) | 168 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,683 Afghani (131 zł) | 285 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,404 Afghani (166 zł) | 372 zł | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,539,540 Afghani (75,201 zł) | 75,254 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Afghani (1.90 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (117 zł) | 108 zł | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (7 zł) | 18 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (22 zł) | 35 zł | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 139 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Afghani (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Afghani (3.17 zł) | 5.60 zł | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 126 Afghani (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 Afghani (13 zł) | 54 zł | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (38 zł) | 69 zł | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (26 zł) | 57 zł | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (73 zł) | 208 zł | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (112 zł) | 124 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (44 zł) | 23 zł | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Afghani (4.88 zł) | 11 zł | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,973 Afghani (634 zł) | 1,971 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.15 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,269 Afghani (111 zł) | 104 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 Afghani (8 zł) | 18 zł | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,602 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Poland
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