Cost of living comparison

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Afghanistan vs. Benin Cost of Living Summary

Afghanistan is 8.0% cheaper than Benin overall.

Restaurants: pay 48.8% less in Afghanistan
Groceries: pay 61.2% less in Afghanistan
Transportation: pay 10.8% more in Afghanistan
Housing: pay 23.4% more in Afghanistan
Childcare: pay 70.2% less in Afghanistan
Entertainment and Sports: pay 17.5% more in Afghanistan
Clothing: pay 72.5% more in Afghanistan

The cost of clothing, housing, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Afghanistan are more expensive than in Benin. Expenses including childcare, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan vs. Benin Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Afghanistan instead of Benin, you would:

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pay 48.8% less for restaurants

	Benin	Afghanistan
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.56 F CFA1,995	$2.44 AFN161	-31.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.23 F CFA3,491	$3.89 AFN257	-37.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.93 F CFA524	$0.45 AFN30	-51.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.80 F CFA449	$0.21 AFN14	-74.4%
Average			-48.8%

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pay 61.2% less for groceries

	Benin	Afghanistan
Bread 1 loaf	$1.60 F CFA898	$0.20 AFN13	-87.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.90 F CFA2,743	$2.26 AFN150	-53.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$10.90 F CFA6,103	$2.59 AFN172	-76.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.42 F CFA1,354	$1.53 AFN101	-36.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.36 F CFA1,323	$1.65 AFN110	-30.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.62 F CFA905	$0.26 AFN17	-84.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.85 F CFA475	$0.41 AFN27	-52.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.62 F CFA347	$0.34 AFN23	-44.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.74 F CFA415	$0.24 AFN16	-67.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.67 F CFA377	$0.21 AFN14	-68.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.67 F CFA377	$0.19 AFN12	-72.0%
Average			-61.2%

Benin vs. Afghanistan - Cost of groceries

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pay 10.8% more for transportation

	Benin	Afghanistan
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.13 F CFA2,314	$4.06 AFN269	-1.8%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$16.25 AFN1,076
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	$9,043.81 AFN599,291
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$8.19 F CFA4,588	$10.12 AFN670	+23.5%
Average			+10.8%

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pay 23.4% more for housing

	Benin	Afghanistan
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$50.45 F CFA28,257	$194.20 AFN12,869	+284.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$211.44 F CFA118,430	$87.87 AFN5,823	-58.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$142.45 F CFA79,784	$51.69 AFN3,425	-63.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$204.24 F CFA114,396	$63.00 AFN4,174	-69.2%
Average			+23.4%

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pay 70.2% less for childcare

	Benin	Afghanistan
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$136.51 F CFA76,460	$46.37 AFN3,073	-66.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,786.92 F CFA3,241,231	$1,476.83 AFN97,863	-74.5%
Average			-70.2%

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pay 17.5% more for entertainment and sports

	Benin	Afghanistan
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.07 F CFA598	$4.87 AFN323	+356.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.94 F CFA3,324	$1.11 AFN73	-81.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.56 F CFA1,995	$1.92 AFN127	-46.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$47.48 F CFA26,595	$10.12 AFN670	-78.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.90 F CFA4,987	$3.32 AFN220	-62.7%
Average			+17.5%

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pay 72.5% more for clothing

	Benin	Afghanistan
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$17.81 F CFA9,973	$11.08 AFN734	-37.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$8.90 F CFA4,987	$17.72 AFN1,174	+99.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$8.90 F CFA4,987	$33.97 AFN2,251	+281.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$48.97 F CFA27,426	$23.20 AFN1,537	-52.6%
Average			+72.5%

Benin vs. Afghanistan - Cost of clothing

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