Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (6 zł) | 52 zł | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (27 zł) | 37 zł | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (4.82 zł) | 5.24 zł | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (5.78 zł) | 20 zł | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (2.41 zł) | 14 zł | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (30 zł) | 24 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1.81 zł) | 5.38 zł | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (75 zł) | 60 zł | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (3.61 zł) | 10 zł | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (0.75 zł) | 5.30 zł | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (7,249 zł) | 7,611 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (1,054 zł) | 5,285 zł | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (120 zł) | 1,399 zł | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (602 zł) | 4,636 zł | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (602 zł) | 3,757 zł | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (120 zł) | 960 zł | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (90 zł) | 73 zł | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (1,555 zł) | 1,842 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (411 zł) | 770 zł | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (60 zł) | 61 zł | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 75 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (72 zł) | 403 zł | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (42 zł) | 194 zł | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (211 zł) | 397 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (181 zł) | 571 zł | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 145,431 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (4.21 zł) | 7 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (124 zł) | 193 zł | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (22 zł) | 38 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (7 zł) | 71 zł | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 268 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (15 zł) | 30 zł | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (30 zł) | 23 zł | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (4.82 zł) | 13 zł | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (5.42 zł) | 13 zł | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (15 zł) | 88 zł | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (18 zł) | 135 zł | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 68 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 428 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 224 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (54 zł) | 43 zł | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 21 zł | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,935 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.18 zł) | 1.03 zł | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (90 zł) | 210 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (21 zł) | 24 zł | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,697 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Poland
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