Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (﷼ 4.94) | ﷼ 35 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 32 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 18 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (﷼ 3.95) | ﷼ 6 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (﷼ 4.74) | ﷼ 15 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (﷼ 1.97) | ﷼ 6 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 17 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (﷼ 4.94) | ﷼ 9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (﷼ 1.48) | ﷼ 5.17 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (﷼ 14) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (﷼ 62) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (﷼ 2.96) | ﷼ 8 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (﷼ 0.62) | ﷼ 3.74 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (﷼ 5,942) | ﷼ 7,662 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (﷼ 864) | ﷼ 4,463 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (﷼ 99) | ﷼ 504 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (﷼ 494) | ﷼ 4,819 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (﷼ 494) | ﷼ 3,190 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (﷼ 99) | ﷼ 718 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (﷼ 74) | ﷼ 265 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (﷼ 1,275) | ﷼ 1,043 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (﷼ 336) | ﷼ 478 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (﷼ 49) | ﷼ 43 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (﷼ 59) | ﷼ 193 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 216 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (﷼ 173) | ﷼ 422 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (﷼ 148) | ﷼ 366 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 92,343 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (﷼ 3.45) | ﷼ 2.26 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (﷼ 101) | ﷼ 159 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 19 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (﷼ 5.92) | ﷼ 112 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 240 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 80 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 23 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 17 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (﷼ 3.95) | ﷼ 16 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (﷼ 4.44) | ﷼ 20 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 36 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 175 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 125 | - | |
| 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 | - | ﷼ 234 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (﷼ 44) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (﷼ 5.92) | ﷼ 19 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 3,226 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (﷼ 0.15) | ﷼ 0.35 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (﷼ 74) | ﷼ 407 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 26 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 590 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.04935
SAR
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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