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Cost of Living & Prices:
Afghanistan vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNEURAFNUSD

Afghanistan vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.08 times less for grocery shopping in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.33 PLN (0.59 USD) in Afghanistan and 29.25 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Afghanistan.

2.33 PLN
29.25 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.3 PLN (0.84 USD) in Afghanistan and 9.95 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Afghanistan.

3.30 PLN
9.95 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 25.09 PLN (6.36 USD) in Afghanistan and 78.71 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Afghanistan.

25.09 PLN
78.71 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

7.34 PLN
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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71.05 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.32 PLN (3.63 USD) in Afghanistan and 63.47 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Afghanistan.

14.32 PLN
63.47 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.02 PLN (2.79 USD) in Afghanistan and 75 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Afghanistan.

11.02 PLN
75.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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13.18 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

3.88 PLN
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.92 PLN (1.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Afghanistan and 28.38 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Afghanistan.

5.92 PLN
28.38 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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15.04 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.32 PLN
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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98.64 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 PLN (0.26 USD) in Afghanistan and 11.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in Afghanistan.

1.04 PLN
11.61 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.81 PLN (0.2 USD) in Afghanistan and 19.78 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Afghanistan.

0.81 PLN
19.78 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.03 PLN (4.06 USD) in Afghanistan and 67.74 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Afghanistan.

16.03 PLN
67.74 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.12 PLN (0.79 USD) in Afghanistan and 6.28 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Afghanistan.

3.12 PLN
6.28 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.86 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan and 15.83 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.86 PLN
15.83 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.06 PLN (0.78 USD) in Afghanistan and 22.58 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Afghanistan.

3.06 PLN
22.58 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.96 PLN (0.5 USD) in Afghanistan and 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1.96 PLN
14.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.34 PLN (1.86 USD) in Afghanistan and 32.64 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Afghanistan.

7.34 PLN
32.64 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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35.45 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.9 PLN (0.48 USD) in Afghanistan and 25.14 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Afghanistan.

1.90 PLN
25.14 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 PLN (0.36 USD) in Afghanistan and 9.83 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Afghanistan.

1.43 PLN
9.83 PLN

Restaurant

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Afghanistan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 9.15 times less for meals in restaurants in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.39 PLN (1.11 USD) in Afghanistan and 23.13 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Afghanistan.

4.39 PLN
23.13 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.53 PLN (0.39 USD) in Afghanistan and 13.03 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.53 PLN
13.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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31.58 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

9.79 PLN
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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47.37 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.34 PLN
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.36 PLN (4.65 USD) in Afghanistan and 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Afghanistan.

18.36 PLN
47.37 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 45.9 PLN (11.63 USD) in Afghanistan and 552.62 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Afghanistan.

45.90 PLN
552.62 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.02 PLN (2.79 USD) in Afghanistan and 102.63 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Afghanistan.

11.02 PLN
102.63 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.61 PLN (0.16 USD) in Afghanistan and 10.07 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Afghanistan.

0.61 PLN
10.07 PLN

Fuel

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Afghanistan vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times less for fuel in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.81 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan and 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Afghanistan.

3.81 PLN
3.89 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.59 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan and 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3.59 PLN
3.66 PLN

LPG 1L

3.25 PLN
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Transportation

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Afghanistan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.2 times less for transportation in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 42.84 PLN (10.85 USD) in Afghanistan and 521.04 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Afghanistan.

42.84 PLN
521.04 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.92 PLN (0.23 USD) in Afghanistan and 11.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Afghanistan.

0.92 PLN
11.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 10.71 PLN (2.71 USD) in Afghanistan and 165.79 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Afghanistan.

10.71 PLN
165.79 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.06 PLN (0.78 USD) in Afghanistan and 8.57 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Afghanistan.

3.06 PLN
8.57 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.34 PLN (1.86 USD) in Afghanistan and 19.7 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Afghanistan.

7.34 PLN
19.70 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Afghanistan vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.18 PLN (2.33 USD) in Afghanistan and 78.95 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Afghanistan.

9.18 PLN
78.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 37.94 PLN (9.61 USD) in Afghanistan and 622.76 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Afghanistan.

37.94 PLN
622.76 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.06 PLN (4.07 USD) in Afghanistan and 256.57 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Afghanistan.

16.06 PLN
256.57 PLN

Flats for rent

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Afghanistan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 40.92 times less for renting an apartment in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 361.07 PLN (91.47 USD) in Afghanistan and 16017 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Afghanistan.

361.07 PLN
16 017 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 244.79 PLN (62.02 USD) in Afghanistan and 10039 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Afghanistan.

244.79 PLN
10 039 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 856.77 PLN (217.05 USD) in Afghanistan and 32452 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Afghanistan.

856.77 PLN
32 452 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 471.23 PLN (119.38 USD) in Afghanistan and 20631 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Afghanistan.

471.23 PLN
20 631 PLN

Flats for sale

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Afghanistan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 42.67 times less for buying an apartment in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1817 PLN (460.31 USD) in Afghanistan and 68506 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1 817 PLN
68 506 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 914.91 PLN (231.78 USD) in Afghanistan and 48063 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Afghanistan.

914.91 PLN
48 063 PLN

Salary

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Afghanistan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Afghanistan is 20.49 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 991.41 PLN (251.16 USD) in Afghanistan and 20310 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 95.1% lower in Afghanistan.

991.41 PLN
20 310 PLN

Hotels

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Afghanistan vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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409 PLN

Two stars

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577 PLN

Three stars

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770 PLN

Four stars

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996 PLN

Five stars

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2 372 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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