Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (24 lei) | 35 lei | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (22 lei) | 20 lei | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (8 lei) | 13 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (3.81 lei) | 5.15 lei | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (4.04 lei) | 12 lei | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (2.33 lei) | 6 lei | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (2.58 lei) | 4.28 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (1.46 lei) | 2.68 lei | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.46 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (121 lei) | 28 lei | + 325% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (4.31 lei) | 5.77 lei | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (2.72 lei) | 2.54 lei | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 29% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (2,357 lei) | 3,038 lei | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (1,536 lei) | 2,013 lei | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (400 lei) | 448 lei | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (1,632 lei) | 1,950 lei | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (1,290 lei) | 1,220 lei | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (296 lei) | 308 lei | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (242 lei) | 34 lei | + 612% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (1,348 lei) | 1,295 lei | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (513 lei) | 375 lei | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (36 lei) | 38 lei | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (16 lei) | 21 lei | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (67 lei) | 292 lei | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (184 lei) | 177 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (196 lei) | 327 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (129 lei) | 382 lei | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (42,679 lei) | 85,271 lei | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (1.90 lei) | 4.85 lei | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (124 lei) | 69 lei | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (8 lei) | 31 lei | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (23 lei) | 43 lei | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 141 lei | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (28 lei) | 18 lei | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (8 lei) | 13 lei | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (18 lei) | 16 lei | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (4.10 lei) | 5.26 lei | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (14 lei) | 36 lei | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (40 lei) | 100 lei | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (28 lei) | 50 lei | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (78 lei) | 139 lei | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (119 lei) | 195 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (47 lei) | 24 lei | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (26 lei) | 8 lei | + 217% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (1,454 lei) | 2,578 lei | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.18 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (434 lei) | 186 lei | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (9 lei) | 20 lei | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,984 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Romania
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