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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

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Afghanistan vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.78 times less for grocery shopping in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.84 EUR (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Afghanistan.

0.84 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.05 EUR (1.14 USD) in Afghanistan and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.05 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.13 EUR (6.66 USD) in Afghanistan and 19.31 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Afghanistan.

6.13 EUR
19.31 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

12.85 EUR
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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16.56 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.88 EUR (3.13 USD) in Afghanistan and 16.02 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Afghanistan.

2.88 EUR
16.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.12 EUR (2.31 USD) in Afghanistan and 14.72 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2.12 EUR
14.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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2.95 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

0.99 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.36 EUR (1.48 USD) for 12 eggs in Afghanistan and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.36 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.62 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.80 EUR
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.99 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Afghanistan.

0.26 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Afghanistan.

0.26 EUR
3.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 3.86 EUR (4.19 USD) in Afghanistan and 15.37 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3.86 EUR
15.37 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.68 EUR (0.74 USD) in Afghanistan and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Afghanistan.

0.68 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.27 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan and 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Afghanistan.

0.27 EUR
3.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.26 EUR (1.37 USD) in Afghanistan and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.26 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.34 EUR (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Afghanistan.

0.34 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.4 EUR (1.52 USD) in Afghanistan and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Afghanistan.

1.40 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.55 EUR (0.6 USD) in Afghanistan and 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Afghanistan.

0.55 EUR
5.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.37 EUR (0.4 USD) in Afghanistan and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Afghanistan.

0.37 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Afghanistan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.48 times less for meals in restaurants in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.29 EUR (1.4 USD) in Afghanistan and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Afghanistan.

1.29 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.36 EUR (0.39 USD) in Afghanistan and 2.58 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Afghanistan.

0.36 EUR
2.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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7.36 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.57 EUR
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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9.20 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.54 EUR
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.86 EUR (4.19 USD) in Afghanistan and 11.04 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Afghanistan.

3.86 EUR
11.04 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 10.28 EUR (11.18 USD) in Afghanistan and 91.98 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Afghanistan.

10.28 EUR
91.98 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.12 EUR (2.31 USD) in Afghanistan and 23 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Afghanistan.

2.12 EUR
23.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Afghanistan and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Afghanistan.

0.19 EUR
2.02 EUR

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 0.86 EUR (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Afghanistan.

0.86 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Afghanistan.

0.82 EUR
0.84 EUR

Transportation

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Afghanistan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.99 times less for transportation in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.35 EUR (18.86 USD) in Afghanistan and 118.66 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Afghanistan.

17.35 EUR
118.66 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Afghanistan.

0.26 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.57 EUR (2.79 USD) in Afghanistan and 27.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Afghanistan.

2.57 EUR
27.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in Afghanistan and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Afghanistan.

0.64 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.29 EUR (1.4 USD) in Afghanistan and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.29 EUR
4.14 EUR

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 2.89 EUR (3.14 USD) in Afghanistan and 16.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2.89 EUR
16.56 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 15.42 EUR (16.77 USD) in Afghanistan and 90.38 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Afghanistan.

15.42 EUR
90.38 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.85 EUR (13.97 USD) in Afghanistan and 34.95 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Afghanistan.

12.85 EUR
34.95 EUR

Flats for rent

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Afghanistan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 25.24 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 113.22 EUR (123.08 USD) in Afghanistan and 3496 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Afghanistan.

113.22 EUR
3 496 EUR

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 76.19 EUR (82.83 USD) in Afghanistan and 2189 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Afghanistan.

76.19 EUR
2 189 EUR

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 281.3 EUR (305.81 USD) in Afghanistan and 6525 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Afghanistan.

281.30 EUR
6 525 EUR

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 162.78 EUR (176.97 USD) in Afghanistan and 3778 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Afghanistan.

162.78 EUR
3 778 EUR

Flats for sale

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Afghanistan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.43 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 770.61 EUR (837.76 USD) in Afghanistan and 13134 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Afghanistan.

770.61 EUR
13 134 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 404.82 EUR (440.09 USD) in Afghanistan and 8532 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Afghanistan.

404.82 EUR
8 532 EUR

Salary

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Afghanistan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Afghanistan is 24.76 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 222.76 EUR (242.16 USD) in Afghanistan and 5516 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96% lower in Afghanistan.

222.76 EUR
5 516 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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95.4 EUR

Two stars

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135 EUR

Three stars

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180 EUR

Four stars

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232 EUR

Five stars

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553 EUR

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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