Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (5.10 ﷼) | 93 ﷼ | - 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (23 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (12 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (4.08 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (4.89 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (2.04 ﷼) | 5.83 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (25 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (5.10 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1.53 ﷼) | 5.16 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (14 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (64 ﷼) | 142 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (3.06 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (0.64 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (6,139 ﷼) | 9,147 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (892 ﷼) | 5,116 ﷼ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (102 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (510 ﷼) | 5,490 ﷼ | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (510 ﷼) | 3,850 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (102 ﷼) | 254 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (76 ﷼) | 326 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (1,317 ﷼) | 733 ﷼ | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (348 ﷼) | 355 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (51 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 44 ﷼ | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (61 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (36 ﷼) | 197 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (164 ﷼) | 385 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (153 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 80,945 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (3.57 ﷼) | 2.06 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (105 ﷼) | 220 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (18 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (6 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 281 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (13 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (25 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (11 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (4.08 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (4.59 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (13 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (15 ﷼) | 233 ﷼ | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110 ﷼ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 120 ﷼ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 325 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (46 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (6 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 55 ﷼ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 900 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.15 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (76 ﷼) | 383 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (18 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 301 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.05099
QAR
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Qatar
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Qatar
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 10% cheaper than in Qatar
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Qatar
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Qatar
- Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Qatar
- Cost of living in Austria is about the same as in Qatar
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 43% more expensive than in Qatar
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Qatar