Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (43TL) | 39TL | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (38TL) | 27TL | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (14TL) | 13TL | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (7TL) | 5.55TL | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (7TL) | 13TL | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (4.08TL) | 5.54TL | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (23TL) | 23TL | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (4.53TL) | 5.71TL | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (2.57TL) | 3.16TL | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 13TL | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (212TL) | 79TL | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (8TL) | 6TL | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (4.77TL) | 2.38TL | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 69% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (4,130TL) | 3,728TL | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (2,692TL) | 2,217TL | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (701TL) | 571TL | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (2,859TL) | 2,634TL | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (2,260TL) | 1,476TL | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (519TL) | 438TL | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (424TL) | 72TL | + 489% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (2,362TL) | 2,399TL | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (899TL) | 711TL | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (63TL) | 34TL | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (27TL) | 28TL | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 25% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (117TL) | 237TL | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (323TL) | 191TL | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (344TL) | 458TL | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (226TL) | 312TL | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (74,780TL) | 229,123TL | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (3.33TL) | 7TL | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (217TL) | 224TL | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (14TL) | 20TL | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (41TL) | 25TL | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 217TL | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (48TL) | 27TL | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (14TL) | 21TL | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (32TL) | 20TL | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (7TL) | 10TL | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (13TL) | 19TL | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (25TL) | 39TL | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (71TL) | 116TL | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (48TL) | 46TL | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (136TL) | 181TL | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (209TL) | 313TL | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (82TL) | 56TL | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (18TL) | 16TL | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (45TL) | 24TL | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (2,548TL) | 3,912TL | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.32TL) | 0.78TL | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (761TL) | 182TL | + 318% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (15TL) | 18TL | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,769 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% more expensive than in Turkey
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