Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (49 zł) | 32 zł | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (33 zł) | 23 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (4.13 zł) | 3.65 zł | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (2.63 zł) | 11 zł | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (5.03 zł) | 3.83 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (1.73 zł) | 3.15 zł | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (16 zł) | 3.59 zł | + 334% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (91 zł) | 26 zł | + 252% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (3.74 zł) | 8 zł | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (2.23 zł) | 3.16 zł | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 109% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (1,149 zł) | 4,023 zł | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (705 zł) | 3,448 zł | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (383 zł) | 542 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (1,132 zł) | 2,562 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (679 zł) | 2,087 zł | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (435 zł) | 436 zł | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (905 zł) | 45 zł | + 1900% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (1,294 zł) | 1,331 zł | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (386 zł) | 422 zł | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (16 zł) | 36 zł | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (94 zł) | 321 zł | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (132 zł) | 154 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (157 zł) | 295 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (186 zł) | 320 zł | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (102,653 zł) | 96,340 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (4.19 zł) | 7 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (116 zł) | 120 zł | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (20 zł) | 44 zł | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 163 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (3.45 zł) | 4.56 zł | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (14 zł) | 46 zł | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (30 zł) | 84 zł | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (25 zł) | 48 zł | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (70 zł) | 143 zł | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (113 zł) | 129 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (38 zł) | 25 zł | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (1,699 zł) | 2,352 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.15 zł) | 0.21 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (123 zł) | 115 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,330 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 27% more expensive than in Poland
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