Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Slovakia
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€1.60) | €10 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€3.20) | €7 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.38) | €4.00 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.43) | €0.73 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.15) | €3.25 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.27) | €7 | - 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€0.80) | €5.99 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.53) | €1.19 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.32) | €1.16 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.94) | €0.85 | + 247% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€13) | €5.32 | + 150% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.28) | €2.19 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.21 | - | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €997 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €635 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€53) | €200 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€107) | €835 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€107) | €501 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€21) | €67 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €11 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (€160) | €344 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€73) | €169 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
Clothes | - 87% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 87% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€5.33) | €81 | - 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€7) | €80 | - 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€53) | €100 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €80 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€0.83) | €1.70 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€22) | €33 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.74) | €8 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.26) | €4.79 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €50 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.66) | €2.44 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.05) | €3.76 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.09) | €2.91 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.85) | €1.46 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€0.96) | €2.08 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€3.73) | €21 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
Afghanistan | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €27 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €23 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €162 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €46 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€10) | €7 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€9) | €2.19 | + 289% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.13) | €2.00 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €293 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.11 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€11) | €30 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.13) | €4.74 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Slovakia
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