Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (22,860 Shilling) | 11,171 Shilling | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (15,573 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (6,175 Shilling) | 8,471 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (1,926 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (3,170 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (1,227 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (4,884 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (2,349 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (808 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (7,285 Shilling) | 1,830 Shilling | + 298% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (42,270 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 252% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (1,745 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (1,040 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 169% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (536,693 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (329,105 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (178,898 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (528,348 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (317,009 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (203,335 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (422,678 Shilling) | 41,217 Shilling | + 926% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (603,976 Shilling) | 2,000,000 Shilling | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (180,114 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (7,703 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 172% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (44,095 Shilling) | 24,996 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (61,463 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (73,117 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (87,058 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 84% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (47,931,453 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1098% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (1,956 Shilling) | 2,813 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (54,270 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (1,321 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (10,567 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 50,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (6,604 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (5,082 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (7,661 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (2,113 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (2,378 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (9,246 Shilling) | 13,627 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (14,221 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (11,579 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (52,654 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (17,891 Shilling) | 13,936 Shilling | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (4,999 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (5,293 Shilling) | 4,268 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (793,425 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 297% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (70 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (57,440 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (7,219 Shilling) | 6,369 Shilling | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 84 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 69% more expensive than in Tanzania
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