Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 15% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (13,889 Shilling) | 14,277 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (12,544 Shilling) | 7,454 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (4,699 Shilling) | 6,318 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (2,176 Shilling) | 1,848 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (2,306 Shilling) | 5,511 Shilling | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (1,331 Shilling) | 2,308 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (7,378 Shilling) | 3,956 Shilling | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (1,477 Shilling) | 3,370 Shilling | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (837 Shilling) | 1,153 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2,348 Shilling | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (69,083 Shilling) | 12,676 Shilling | + 445% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (2,462 Shilling) | 1,755 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (1,557 Shilling) | 1,459 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (1,347,094 Shilling) | 1,692,620 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (877,929 Shilling) | 654,101 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (228,605 Shilling) | 160,135 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (932,562 Shilling) | 1,637,760 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (737,294 Shilling) | 644,652 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (169,418 Shilling) | 307,982 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (138,138 Shilling) | 69,990 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (770,445 Shilling) | 794,737 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (293,219 Shilling) | 238,410 Shilling | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (20,680 Shilling) | 5,049 Shilling | + 310% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (8,878 Shilling) | 7,649 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 304% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 304% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (38,234 Shilling) | 26,327 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (105,396 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 461% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (112,195 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (73,746 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 70% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (24,390,907 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 510% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (1,085 Shilling) | 2,216 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (70,780 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (4,439 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (13,341 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (15,782 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (4,727 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (10,334 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (2,343 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (4,162 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (8,079 Shilling) | 13,930 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 90% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (23,019 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (15,730 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (44,390 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (68,029 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (26,838 Shilling) | 14,005 Shilling | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (5,919 Shilling) | 4,797 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (14,797 Shilling) | 4,139 Shilling | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (831,227 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 316% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (103 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (248,194 Shilling) | 61,101 Shilling | + 306% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (5,038 Shilling) | 4,564 Shilling | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 427 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Tanzania
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