Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 29 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 29 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 15 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (﷼ 3.13) | ﷼ 6 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (﷼ 5.16) | ﷼ 16 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (﷼ 2.00) | ﷼ 6 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 13 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (﷼ 3.82) | ﷼ 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (﷼ 1.31) | ﷼ 4.23 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (﷼ 69) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (﷼ 2.84) | ﷼ 9 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (﷼ 1.69) | ﷼ 2.43 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (﷼ 873) | ﷼ 4,733 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (﷼ 535) | ﷼ 2,986 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (﷼ 291) | ﷼ 780 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (﷼ 859) | ﷼ 3,002 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (﷼ 516) | ﷼ 1,898 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (﷼ 331) | ﷼ 1,242 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (﷼ 688) | ﷼ 252 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (﷼ 982) | ﷼ 2,261 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (﷼ 293) | ﷼ 495 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 26 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 59 | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (﷼ 72) | ﷼ 196 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (﷼ 100) | ﷼ 399 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (﷼ 119) | ﷼ 428 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (﷼ 142) | ﷼ 358 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (﷼ 77,970) | ﷼ 90,334 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (﷼ 3.12) | ﷼ 1.86 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (﷼ 88) | ﷼ 154 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (﷼ 2.15) | ﷼ 13 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 75 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 196 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 35 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 22 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 19 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (﷼ 3.44) | ﷼ 11 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (﷼ 3.87) | ﷼ 19 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 43 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 152 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 134 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 507 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (﷼ 86) | ﷼ 217 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (﷼ 29) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 16 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (﷼ 1,291) | ﷼ 3,669 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (﷼ 0.11) | ﷼ 0.54 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (﷼ 93) | ﷼ 234 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 25 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 456 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.04297
SAR
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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