Cost of living in Afghanistan
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 1 cities in Afghanistan, such as
Kabul,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Afghanistan, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$1.74
AFN153
|
$1.74
-
$2.91
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.49
AFN305
|
$2.91
-
$5.81
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.31
AFN27
|
$0.23
-
$0.58
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.17
AFN15
|
$0.12
-
$0.23
|
Afghanistan - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.28
AFN24
|
$0.12
-
$0.70
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.71
AFN149
|
$1.16
-
$2.91
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.38
AFN208
|
$1.98
-
$4.18
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.22
AFN107
|
$0.98
-
$1.39
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.13
AFN99
|
$0.84
-
$1.32
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.30
AFN27
|
$0.13
-
$0.58
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.42
AFN37
|
$0.21
-
$0.79
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.57
AFN50
|
$0.26
-
$1.32
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.19
AFN17
|
$0.11
-
$0.42
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.14
AFN12
|
$0.11
-
$0.18
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.12
AFN10
|
$0.07
-
$0.16
|
Afghanistan - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
AFN299
|
$2.29
-
$4.05
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$10.46
AFN915
|
$6.06
-
$34.87
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$6,973.68
AFN610,283
|
??
-
??
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.81
AFN509
|
$3.37
-
$9.53
|
Afghanistan - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$610.20
AFN53,400
|
$116.23
-
$1,394.74
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$97.47
AFN8,530
|
$58.11
-
$174.34
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$68.91
AFN6,030
|
$46.49
-
$92.98
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$23.69
AFN2,073
|
$17.78
-
$44.44
|
Afghanistan - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$30.03
AFN2,628
|
$17.43
-
$46.49
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,534.21
AFN134,262
|
$418.42
-
$2,789.47
|
Afghanistan - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.32
AFN203
|
??
-
??
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.16
AFN102
|
$0.35
-
$2.91
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.92
AFN168
|
$0.93
-
$3.25
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$12.59
AFN1,102
|
$5.81
-
$23.25
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$2.62
AFN229
|
$2.32
-
$2.91
|
Afghanistan - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$16.66
AFN1,458
|
$6.97
-
$23.25
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$15.85
AFN1,387
|
$5.81
-
$23.25
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$31.38
AFN2,746
|
$11.62
-
$46.49
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$33.90
AFN2,967
|
$17.43
-
$46.49
|
Afghanistan - Cost of clothing
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