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 |
$2.08
AFN149
|
$1.73
-
$2.77
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.08
AFN292
|
$3.31
-
$4.85
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.46
AFN33
|
$0.36
-
$0.67
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.19
AFN14
|
$0.17
-
$0.28
|
Afghanistan - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.24
AFN17
|
$0.15
-
$0.52
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.90
AFN136
|
$1.39
-
$2.95
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.27
AFN163
|
$1.93
-
$2.54
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.65
AFN118
|
$1.36
-
$1.83
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.42
AFN102
|
$1.23
-
$1.89
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.27
AFN19
|
$0.21
-
$0.44
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.37
AFN26
|
$0.31
-
$0.46
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.32
AFN23
|
$0.25
-
$0.55
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.25
AFN18
|
$0.13
-
$0.44
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.20
AFN14
|
$0.14
-
$0.27
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.15
AFN11
|
$0.10
-
$0.20
|
Afghanistan - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.85
AFN275
|
$3.28
-
$4.51
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$14.64
AFN1,046
|
$6.93
-
$41.57
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$8,342.32
AFN596,301
|
??
-
??
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$11.58
AFN828
|
$5.96
-
$12.47
|
Afghanistan - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$179.88
AFN12,858
|
$73.55
-
$346.72
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$96.41
AFN6,891
|
$76.21
-
$207.83
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$58.93
AFN4,212
|
$55.42
-
$138.56
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$96.91
AFN6,927
|
$45.32
-
$148.51
|
Afghanistan - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$35.24
AFN2,519
|
$16.63
-
$55.42
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,385.55
AFN99,038
|
$1,108.44
-
$1,662.66
|
Afghanistan - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.62
AFN330
|
$2.08
-
$4.85
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.03
AFN74
|
$0.55
-
$1.62
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.80
AFN129
|
$0.97
-
$2.68
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$10.98
AFN785
|
$8.79
-
$13.87
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.12
AFN223
|
$1.39
-
$2.63
|
Afghanistan - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$14.45
AFN1,033
|
$3.46
-
$27.71
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$21.98
AFN1,571
|
$5.54
-
$41.57
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.82
AFN2,560
|
$13.86
-
$69.28
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$27.74
AFN1,983
|
$13.86
-
$55.42
|
Afghanistan - Cost of clothing
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