Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (17 lei) | 34 lei | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (25 lei) | 21 lei | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (8 lei) | 13 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (3.75 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (4.48 lei) | 12 lei | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (2.14 lei) | 5.58 lei | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (7 lei) | 15 lei | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (3.20 lei) | 4.32 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1.61 lei) | 2.98 lei | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.27 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (134 lei) | 29 lei | + 367% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (2.48 lei) | 5.91 lei | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (1.85 lei) | 2.74 lei | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 90% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (3,132 lei) | 3,056 lei | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (2,102 lei) | 1,996 lei | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (438 lei) | 407 lei | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (2,261 lei) | 1,879 lei | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (1,634 lei) | 1,264 lei | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (370 lei) | 290 lei | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (472 lei) | 34 lei | + 1280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (1,171 lei) | 1,517 lei | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (604 lei) | 329 lei | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (42 lei) | 38 lei | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (16 lei) | 30 lei | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (61 lei) | 303 lei | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (138 lei) | 166 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (218 lei) | 340 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (165 lei) | 352 lei | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (29,002 lei) | 77,645 lei | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (2.45 lei) | 5.33 lei | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (161 lei) | 70 lei | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (8 lei) | 26 lei | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (13 lei) | 32 lei | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 153 lei | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (7 lei) | 20 lei | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (9 lei) | 14 lei | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (15 lei) | 17 lei | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (4.28 lei) | 5.96 lei | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (5.36 lei) | 10 lei | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (8 lei) | 32 lei | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (52 lei) | 104 lei | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (25 lei) | 48 lei | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 141 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (107 lei) | 152 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (80 lei) | 23 lei | + 252% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (27 lei) | 8 lei | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (1,504 lei) | 2,276 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (0.20 lei) | 0.46 lei | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (435 lei) | 204 lei | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (9 lei) | 19 lei | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,165 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Romania
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