Cost of living in Afghanistan
compared to
Afghanistan Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.44
AFN162
|
$1.85
-
$3.32
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.89
AFN258
|
$3.34
-
$5.54
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.45
AFN30
|
$0.35
-
$0.63
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.21
AFN14
|
$0.17
-
$0.22
|
Afghanistan - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.20
AFN13
|
$0.16
-
$0.26
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.26
AFN150
|
$1.29
-
$3.14
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.59
AFN172
|
$2.24
-
$2.80
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.53
AFN101
|
$1.28
-
$1.77
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.65
AFN110
|
$1.31
-
$2.01
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.26
AFN17
|
$0.19
-
$0.37
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.41
AFN27
|
$0.33
-
$0.49
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.34
AFN23
|
$0.27
-
$0.59
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.24
AFN16
|
$0.12
-
$0.33
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.21
AFN14
|
$0.15
-
$0.28
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.19
AFN12
|
$0.12
-
$0.33
|
Afghanistan - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.06
AFN269
|
$3.38
-
$4.78
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$16.25
AFN1,077
|
$7.38
-
$44.30
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$9,043.81
AFN599,650
|
$7,384.16
-
$8,860.99
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.12
AFN671
|
$4.58
-
$14.03
|
Afghanistan - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$194.20
AFN12,877
|
$95.99
-
$369.21
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$87.87
AFN5,826
|
$59.07
-
$221.52
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$51.69
AFN3,427
|
$36.92
-
$221.52
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$63.00
AFN4,177
|
$44.11
-
$87.52
|
Afghanistan - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$46.37
AFN3,075
|
$14.77
-
$59.07
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,476.83
AFN97,921
|
$1,181.47
-
$1,772.20
|
Afghanistan - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.87
AFN323
|
$1.48
-
$7.38
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.11
AFN73
|
$0.66
-
$2.22
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.92
AFN127
|
$1.62
-
$2.58
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$10.12
AFN671
|
$6.65
-
$14.77
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.32
AFN220
|
$2.22
-
$2.80
|
Afghanistan - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$11.08
AFN734
|
$7.38
-
$22.15
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$17.72
AFN1,175
|
$10.34
-
$22.15
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$33.97
AFN2,252
|
$14.77
-
$110.76
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$23.20
AFN1,538
|
$14.77
-
$59.07
|
Afghanistan - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 2 cities in Afghanistan, such as
Kabul,
Mazar-e-sharif,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Afghanistan, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Afghanistan.
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