Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Slovenia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€9) | €12 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.43) | €4.68 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.76) | €1.18 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.25) | €3.72 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.48) | €2.25 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€1.92) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€0.92) | €1.68 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.32) | €1.47 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.86) | €1.30 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€17) | €12 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.69) | €1.88 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.41) | €1.38 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Slovenia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€211) | €1,029 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€129) | €849 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€70) | €250 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€208) | €893 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€125) | €503 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€80) | €274 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (€166) | €19 | + 765% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€237) | €416 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€71) | €88 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.03) | €8 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€17) | €84 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€24) | €37 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€29) | €97 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€34) | €128 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€18,830) | €26,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (€0.75) | €1.55 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€21) | €37 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (€0.52) | €16 | - 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.15) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €54 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.59) | €6 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.00) | €3.62 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.01) | €2.50 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.83) | €1.20 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€0.93) | €2.27 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€3.63) | €18 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€5.59) | €30 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€4.55) | €13 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €50 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€21) | €60 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€1.96) | €2.18 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.08) | €2.67 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€312) | €568 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.06 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€23) | €60 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€2.84) | €4.50 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 121 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Slovenia
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