Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (£8) | £13 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (£5.52) | £6 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (£2.19) | £3.42 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (£0.68) | £0.92 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (£1.12) | £2.86 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (£0.43) | £2.08 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (£1.73) | £4.10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (£0.83) | £2.05 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (£0.29) | £0.82 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (£2.58) | £1.72 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (£15) | £8 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (£0.62) | £1.95 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (£0.37) | £1.08 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (£190) | £2,062 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (£117) | £1,530 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (£63) | £178 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (£187) | £1,273 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (£112) | £1,034 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (£72) | £129 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (£150) | £25 | + 492% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (£214) | £272 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (£64) | £87 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (£2.73) | £6 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (£16) | £66 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (£22) | £32 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (£26) | £74 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (£31) | £76 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (£16,982) | £22,836 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (£0.69) | £1.71 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (£19) | £92 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (£0.47) | £3.27 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (£3.74) | £9 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £86 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (£2.34) | £3.43 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (£1.80) | £1.67 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (£2.71) | £3.51 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (£0.75) | £2.14 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (£0.84) | £1.51 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (£3.28) | £13 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (£5.04) | £35 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (£4.10) | £22 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £113 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (£19) | £61 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (£6) | £10 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (£1.77) | £3.17 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (£1.88) | £5.14 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (£281) | £537 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (£0.02) | £0.13 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (£20) | £38 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (£2.56) | £12 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,617 prices entered by 688 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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