Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (£4.23) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (£3.82) | £5.86 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (£1.43) | £3.32 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (£0.66) | £0.82 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (£0.70) | £2.48 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (£0.41) | £1.93 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (£2.25) | £4.44 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (£0.45) | £1.95 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (£0.25) | £0.79 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.68 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (£21) | £8 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (£0.75) | £1.95 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (£0.47) | £0.91 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (£410) | £1,792 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (£267) | £1,080 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (£70) | £145 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (£284) | £1,121 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (£225) | £1,034 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (£52) | £100 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (£42) | £22 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (£235) | £318 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (£89) | £73 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (£6) | £6 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (£2.70) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (£12) | £69 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (£32) | £33 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (£34) | £77 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (£22) | £75 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (£7,428) | £20,042 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (£0.33) | £1.15 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (£22) | £86 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (£1.35) | £3.27 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (£4.06) | £9 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £82 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (£4.81) | £3.51 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (£1.44) | £1.58 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (£3.15) | £3.20 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (£0.71) | £1.88 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (£1.27) | £1.43 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (£2.46) | £13 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (£7) | £30 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (£4.79) | £19 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (£14) | £135 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (£21) | £57 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (£8) | £9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (£1.80) | £3.29 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (£4.51) | £4.60 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (£253) | £428 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (£0.03) | £0.30 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (£76) | £34 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (£1.53) | £12 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,376 prices entered by 898 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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