Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (€1.28) | €18 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€5.77) | €11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€2.95) | €3.88 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€1.03) | €1.05 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.23) | €3.08 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.51) | €2.12 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.28) | €2.03 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.38) | €1.59 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.53) | €1.10 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€16) | €7 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.77) | €2.08 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.16) | €1.04 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,543) | €1,483 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€224) | €1,011 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€26) | €110 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€128) | €978 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€128) | €698 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€26) | €79 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€19) | €25 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€331) | €328 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€87) | €94 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €7 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€15) | €78 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €34 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (€41) | €88 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€38) | €90 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €26,459 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.90) | €1.49 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€26) | €28 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.61) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.54) | €7 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €56 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.20) | €4.24 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€6) | €2.64 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€2.82) | €3.13 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.03) | €1.89 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.15) | €2.05 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.20) | €17 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€3.84) | €36 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €17 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €48 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €51 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €11 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.54) | €3.03 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.85 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €465 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.29 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€19) | €53 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.49) | €5.68 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,297 prices entered by 848 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Spain
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