Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani ($10) | US $17 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani ($7) | US $10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani ($2.64) | US $3.31 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani ($0.82) | US $2.26 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani ($1.36) | US $2.92 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani ($0.52) | US $1.93 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani ($2.09) | US $3.16 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani ($1.00) | US $5.08 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani ($0.35) | US $2.32 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.12) | US $1.73 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani ($18) | US $10 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani ($0.75) | US $2.32 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani ($0.44) | US $1.09 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 96% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani ($230) | US $864 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani ($141) | US $408 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani ($77) | US $37 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani ($226) | US $496 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani ($136) | US $293 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani ($87) | US $32 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani ($181) | US $29 | + 526% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani ($258) | US $271 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($77) | US $143 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani ($3.29) | US $8 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | US $9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani ($19) | US $45 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani ($26) | US $29 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani ($31) | US $90 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani ($37) | US $64 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani ($20,501) | US $22,764 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani ($0.84) | US $0.58 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($23) | US $27 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani ($0.56) | US $3.48 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani ($4.52) | US $8 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | US $46 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($2.82) | US $4.38 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($2.17) | US $3.86 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani ($3.28) | US $4.42 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($0.90) | US $2.68 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($1.02) | US $2.08 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani ($3.95) | US $18 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Afghanistan | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani ($6) | US $26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani ($4.95) | US $9 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | US $57 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani ($23) | US $43 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani ($8) | US $10 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani ($2.14) | US $4.26 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($2.26) | US $1.53 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani ($339) | US $750 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani ($0.03) | US $0.22 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani ($25) | US $54 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani ($3.09) | US $3.12 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,399 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Venezuela
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