Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (1,173 Franc) | 6,274 Franc | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (2,346 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (1,017 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (313 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (845 Franc) | 1,422 Franc | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (196 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (587 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (391 Franc) | 2,468 Franc | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (235 Franc) | 945 Franc | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (2,157 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (9,776 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (939 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 600 Franc | - | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,500,000 Franc | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 800,000 Franc | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (39,106 Franc) | 65,121 Franc | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (78,211 Franc) | 900,000 Franc | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (78,211 Franc) | 400,000 Franc | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (15,642 Franc) | 56,353 Franc | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (11,732 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (117,317 Franc) | 190,000 Franc | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (53,324 Franc) | 95,000 Franc | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (7,821 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 83% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (3,911 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (5,475 Franc) | 45,000 Franc | - 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (39,106 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (11,732 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 16,872,000 Franc | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (607 Franc) | 1,039 Franc | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (16,067 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (542 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (3,128 Franc) | 7,301 Franc | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 20,000 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (1,955 Franc) | 3,160 Franc | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (1,504 Franc) | 2,847 Franc | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (2,268 Franc) | 1,944 Franc | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (626 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (704 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (2,737 Franc) | 10,872 Franc | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 21,370 Franc | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 14,000 Franc | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 12,000 Franc | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 37,580 Franc | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (7,039 Franc) | 4,726 Franc | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (6,257 Franc) | 2,242 Franc | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (1,567 Franc) | 2,222 Franc | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 750,000 Franc | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (28 Franc) | 85 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (7,821 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (1,564 Franc) | 709 Franc | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Senegal
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