Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 37% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Afghanistan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (185TL) | 122TL | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (126TL) | 74TL | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (50TL) | 44TL | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (16TL) | 16TL | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (26TL) | 34TL | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (10TL) | 14TL | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (39TL) | 69TL | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (19TL) | 13TL | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (7TL) | 11TL | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (59TL) | 27TL | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (342TL) | 175TL | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (14TL) | 17TL | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (8TL) | 7TL | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 135% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Afghanistan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (4,337TL) | 15,559TL | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (2,660TL) | 5,922TL | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (1,446TL) | 1,469TL | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (4,270TL) | 10,990TL | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (2,562TL) | 4,402TL | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (1,643TL) | 1,620TL | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (3,416TL) | 132TL | + 2494% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (4,881TL) | 4,330TL | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (1,456TL) | 2,513TL | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (62TL) | 78TL | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 75TL | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Afghanistan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (356TL) | 738TL | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (497TL) | 442TL | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (591TL) | 1,248TL | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (704TL) | 841TL | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Afghanistan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (387,370TL) | 600,940TL | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (16TL) | 19TL | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (439TL) | 326TL | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Afghanistan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (11TL) | 42TL | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (85TL) | 44TL | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 844TL | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (53TL) | 62TL | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (41TL) | 46TL | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (62TL) | 34TL | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (17TL) | 22TL | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (19TL) | 30TL | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (75TL) | 90TL | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Afghanistan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (115TL) | 234TL | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (94TL) | 97TL | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 466TL | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (426TL) | 887TL | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (145TL) | 113TL | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (40TL) | 32TL | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (43TL) | 49TL | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (6,412TL) | 8,364TL | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.57TL) | 1.28TL | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (464TL) | 641TL | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (58TL) | 30TL | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,904 prices entered by 487 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 32% more expensive than in Turkey
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