Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (3,786 Shilling) | 12,302 Shilling | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (17,039 Shilling) | 8,451 Shilling | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (8,709 Shilling) | 11,190 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (3,029 Shilling) | 4,500 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (3,635 Shilling) | 5,326 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (1,515 Shilling) | 3,843 Shilling | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (18,932 Shilling) | 19,552 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (3,786 Shilling) | 4,104 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1,136 Shilling) | 2,622 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (10,442 Shilling) | 2,009 Shilling | + 420% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (47,331 Shilling) | 23,472 Shilling | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (2,272 Shilling) | 2,167 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (473 Shilling) | 1,488 Shilling | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (4,558,921 Shilling) | 1,297,780 Shilling | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (662,634 Shilling) | 487,138 Shilling | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (75,730 Shilling) | 128,282 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (378,648 Shilling) | 869,187 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (378,648 Shilling) | 507,522 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (75,730 Shilling) | 268,102 Shilling | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (56,797 Shilling) | 64,659 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (978,040 Shilling) | 834,854 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (258,162 Shilling) | 276,167 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (37,865 Shilling) | 25,506 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (45,438 Shilling) | 22,603 Shilling | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (26,505 Shilling) | 78,641 Shilling | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (122,133 Shilling) | 95,225 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (113,594 Shilling) | 53,184 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 24% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 42,500,700 Shilling | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (2,651 Shilling) | 3,200 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (77,786 Shilling) | 36,792 Shilling | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (13,631 Shilling) | 12,188 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (4,544 Shilling) | 10,547 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 30,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (9,466 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (18,932 Shilling) | 8,373 Shilling | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (8,330 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (3,029 Shilling) | 4,711 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (3,408 Shilling) | 5,050 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (9,466 Shilling) | 12,832 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (11,359 Shilling) | 95,475 Shilling | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 18,408 Shilling | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40,000 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 64,935 Shilling | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (34,078 Shilling) | 5,922 Shilling | + 475% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (4,544 Shilling) | 5,264 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 2,192 Shilling | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,500,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (114 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (56,797 Shilling) | 84,950 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (13,253 Shilling) | 5,220 Shilling | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% more expensive than in Tanzania
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