Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (16 zł) | 28 zł | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (3.41 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (4.07 zł) | 10 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (1.94 zł) | 6 zł | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (2.90 zł) | 3.39 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1.46 zł) | 2.83 zł | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.28 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (122 zł) | 28 zł | + 328% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (2.25 zł) | 5.47 zł | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (1.68 zł) | 2.88 zł | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 39% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (2,844 zł) | 3,915 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (1,909 zł) | 2,863 zł | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (398 zł) | 463 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (2,054 zł) | 2,409 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (1,485 zł) | 1,920 zł | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (336 zł) | 317 zł | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (429 zł) | 46 zł | + 839% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (1,064 zł) | 1,578 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (549 zł) | 422 zł | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (38 zł) | 25 zł | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (15 zł) | 25 zł | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (55 zł) | 300 zł | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (125 zł) | 147 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (198 zł) | 301 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (149 zł) | 353 zł | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (26,343 zł) | 80,617 zł | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (2.23 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (146 zł) | 102 zł | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (7 zł) | 18 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 130 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (6 zł) | 16 zł | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (3.89 zł) | 5.38 zł | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (4.87 zł) | 8 zł | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (7 zł) | 45 zł | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (47 zł) | 72 zł | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (23 zł) | 56 zł | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 201 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (97 zł) | 136 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (73 zł) | 21 zł | + 247% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (1,366 zł) | 1,995 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (0.18 zł) | 0.32 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (395 zł) | 122 zł | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,154 prices entered by 355 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Poland
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