Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (£3.24) | £12 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (£4.72) | £5.84 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (£1.49) | £3.40 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (£0.70) | £0.90 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (£0.84) | £2.42 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (£0.40) | £2.08 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (£1.32) | £4.08 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (£0.60) | £1.86 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (£0.30) | £0.92 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.69 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (£25) | £8 | + 221% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (£0.46) | £1.88 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (£0.34) | £0.99 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (£584) | £1,969 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (£392) | £1,326 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (£82) | £142 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (£422) | £1,249 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (£305) | £1,037 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (£69) | £108 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (£88) | £22 | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (£218) | £334 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (£113) | £84 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (£8) | £7 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (£2.99) | £12 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (£11) | £71 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (£26) | £31 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (£41) | £73 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (£31) | £77 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (£5,408) | £19,845 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (£0.46) | £1.25 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (£30) | £97 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (£1.50) | £4.04 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (£2.50) | £9 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £86 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (£1.25) | £3.45 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (£1.77) | £1.61 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (£2.75) | £3.89 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (£0.80) | £1.84 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (£1.00) | £1.51 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (£1.50) | £12 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (£10) | £29 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (£4.63) | £20 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £105 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (£20) | £56 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (£15) | £9 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (£2.00) | £3.13 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (£4.99) | £4.67 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (£280) | £415 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (£0.04) | £0.13 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (£81) | £40 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (£1.62) | £11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,356 prices entered by 1,026 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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