Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (CHF 1.25) | CHF 27 | - 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (CHF 5.62) | CHF 15 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (CHF 2.87) | CHF 11 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.74 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (CHF 1.20) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (CHF 0.50) | CHF 4.14 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (CHF 1.25) | CHF 3.58 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CHF 0.37) | CHF 3.18 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CHF 3.44) | CHF 2.21 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (CHF 16) | CHF 18 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (CHF 0.75) | CHF 3.39 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (CHF 0.16) | CHF 2.87 | - 95% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (CHF 1,504) | CHF 3,652 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (CHF 219) | CHF 2,479 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (CHF 25) | CHF 227 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (CHF 125) | CHF 2,199 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (CHF 125) | CHF 1,556 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (CHF 25) | CHF 149 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (CHF 19) | CHF 44 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (CHF 323) | CHF 349 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CHF 85) | CHF 115 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (CHF 12) | CHF 20 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 81% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 81% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (CHF 15) | CHF 106 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (CHF 9) | CHF 48 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (CHF 40) | CHF 128 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (CHF 37) | CHF 151 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 33,549 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (CHF 0.87) | CHF 1.84 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CHF 26) | CHF 76 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (CHF 4.50) | CHF 15 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (CHF 1.50) | CHF 18 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 131 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CHF 3.12) | CHF 5.00 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (CHF 6) | CHF 5.39 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (CHF 2.75) | CHF 4.94 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CHF 1.00) | CHF 5.14 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CHF 1.12) | CHF 3.63 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (CHF 3.12) | CHF 59 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (CHF 3.75) | CHF 88 | - 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 43 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 169 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 140 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (CHF 11) | CHF 18 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (CHF 1.50) | CHF 6 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 581 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (CHF 0.04) | CHF 1.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (CHF 19) | CHF 101 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (CHF 4.37) | CHF 9 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 638 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland
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