Prices and Cost of Living in Afghanistan

Food and beverage prices in Afghanistan

Popular food products found on store shelves in Afghanistan include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 20.71 AFN (0.29 USD) for a kilo of onions to 477 AFN (6.59 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 109 AFN (1.5 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 20.29 AFN (0.28 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 81.43 AFN (1.13 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 65 AFN (0.9 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 28.89 AFN (0.4 USD). Dairy prices in Afghanistan, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 53 AFN (0.73 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 300 AFN (4.15 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 224 AFN (3.1 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 106 AFN (1.46 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 43.12 AFN (0.6 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Afghanistan vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 100 AFN (1.38 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 28 AFN (0.39 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 300 AFN (4.15 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 800 AFN (11.07 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 165 AFN (2.28 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Afghanistan?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 20 AFN (0.28 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 1350 AFN (18.67 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 100 AFN (1.38 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 50 AFN (0.69 USD).

Fuel prices in Afghanistan

Average fuel prices in Afghanistan are 74.75 AFN (1.03 USD) per liter of gasoline and 90.73 AFN (1.25 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Afghanistan?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Afghanistan varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 5929 AFN (82.01 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 8810 AFN (122 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 59964 AFN (829 USD) per square meter.