Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (9,793 Shilling) | 5,957 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (14,252 Shilling) | 11,373 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (4,494 Shilling) | 6,092 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (2,111 Shilling) | 2,633 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (2,522 Shilling) | 4,888 Shilling | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (1,204 Shilling) | 2,145 Shilling | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (3,980 Shilling) | 7,125 Shilling | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (1,799 Shilling) | 5,720 Shilling | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (905 Shilling) | 1,604 Shilling | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2,461 Shilling | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (75,359 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 402% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (1,396 Shilling) | 2,829 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (1,039 Shilling) | 1,363 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 73% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (1,763,240 Shilling) | 2,209,830 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (1,183,585 Shilling) | 733,571 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (246,642 Shilling) | 126,454 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (1,273,215 Shilling) | 924,328 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (920,243 Shilling) | 893,304 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (208,273 Shilling) | 89,563 Shilling | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (265,787 Shilling) | 54,322 Shilling | + 389% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (659,319 Shilling) | 634,937 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (340,121 Shilling) | 270,394 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (23,660 Shilling) | 11,641 Shilling | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (9,043 Shilling) | 17,547 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (34,092 Shilling) | 69,935 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (77,426 Shilling) | 63,678 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (122,517 Shilling) | 77,975 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (92,634 Shilling) | 121,488 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 46% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (16,329,863 Shilling) | 17,807,600 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (1,381 Shilling) | 2,309 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (90,431 Shilling) | 33,221 Shilling | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (4,522 Shilling) | 7,109 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (7,536 Shilling) | 16,154 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (3,763 Shilling) | 6,934 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (5,340 Shilling) | 6,954 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (8,291 Shilling) | 5,232 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (2,408 Shilling) | 3,159 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (3,016 Shilling) | 1,722 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (4,522 Shilling) | 11,578 Shilling | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 68% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (29,000 Shilling) | 19,189 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (13,983 Shilling) | 23,055 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 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 | 2,000 Afghani (60,287 Shilling) | 68,846 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (45,216 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 277% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (6,029 Shilling) | 4,622 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (15,072 Shilling) | 2,410 Shilling | + 525% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (846,681 Shilling) | 428,584 Shilling | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (112 Shilling) | 343 Shilling | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (244,656 Shilling) | 79,975 Shilling | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (4,884 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 349 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 44% more expensive than in Tanzania
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