Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani ($U61) | $U711 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani ($U276) | $U500 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani ($U141) | $U216 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani ($U49) | $U49 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani ($U59) | $U194 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani ($U25) | $U151 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani ($U306) | $U333 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani ($U61) | $U114 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($U18) | $U77 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($U169) | $U84 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($U766) | $U416 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani ($U37) | $U141 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani ($U8) | $U83 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani ($U73,801) | $U49,727 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani ($U10,727) | $U29,737 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani ($U1,226) | $U4,704 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($U6,130) | $U35,620 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($U6,130) | $U23,630 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($U1,226) | $U3,570 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($U919) | $U1,446 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani ($U15,833) | $U13,881 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($U4,179) | $U5,876 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($U613) | $U289 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $U316 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani ($U736) | $U3,646 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($U429) | $U1,892 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani ($U2,145) | $U5,437 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani ($U1,839) | $U4,809 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $U888,516 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani ($U43) | $U76 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($U1,259) | $U2,646 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani ($U221) | $U294 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani ($U74) | $U649 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $U3,020 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($U153) | $U227 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani ($U306) | $U154 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani ($U135) | $U292 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($U49) | $U110 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($U55) | $U123 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani ($U153) | $U751 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani ($U184) | $U1,586 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $U644 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U1,178 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $U2,871 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($U552) | $U382 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani ($U74) | $U215 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $U166 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $U46,786 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani ($U1.84) | $U18 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani ($U919) | $U2,432 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani ($U215) | $U216 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,255 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Uruguay
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