Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (31TL) | 38TL | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (45TL) | 25TL | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (14TL) | 13TL | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (7TL) | 4.92TL | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (8TL) | 12TL | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (3.80TL) | 5.01TL | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (13TL) | 22TL | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (5.68TL) | 5.12TL | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (2.86TL) | 3.56TL | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 12TL | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (238TL) | 72TL | + 232% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (4.41TL) | 5.52TL | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (3.28TL) | 2.23TL | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 176% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (5,567TL) | 3,414TL | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (3,737TL) | 2,105TL | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (779TL) | 505TL | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (4,020TL) | 2,271TL | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (2,905TL) | 1,420TL | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (658TL) | 438TL | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (839TL) | 68TL | + 1140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (2,082TL) | 2,455TL | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (1,074TL) | 593TL | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (75TL) | 33TL | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (29TL) | 26TL | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (108TL) | 254TL | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (244TL) | 175TL | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (387TL) | 408TL | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (292TL) | 312TL | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (51,557TL) | 185,959TL | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (4.36TL) | 7TL | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (286TL) | 189TL | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (14TL) | 18TL | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (24TL) | 25TL | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 219TL | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (12TL) | 22TL | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (17TL) | 19TL | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (26TL) | 18TL | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (8TL) | 9TL | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (10TL) | 17TL | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (14TL) | 36TL | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (92TL) | 100TL | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (44TL) | 47TL | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 171TL | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (190TL) | 257TL | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (143TL) | 50TL | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (19TL) | 15TL | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (48TL) | 22TL | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (2,673TL) | 3,042TL | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (0.35TL) | 0.71TL | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (772TL) | 182TL | + 325% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (15TL) | 18TL | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,857 prices entered by 665 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 44% more expensive than in Turkey
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