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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

PLNUSDEURAFN

Afghanistan vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.22 times less for grocery shopping in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.08 PLN (0.57 USD) in Afghanistan and 26.93 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Afghanistan.

2.08 PLN
26.93 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.96 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan and 9.16 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Afghanistan.

2.96 PLN
9.16 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 22.49 PLN (6.19 USD) in Afghanistan and 72.46 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Afghanistan.

22.49 PLN
72.46 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

6.58 PLN
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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65.41 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.83 PLN (3.53 USD) in Afghanistan and 58.43 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Afghanistan.

12.83 PLN
58.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.87 PLN (2.72 USD) in Afghanistan and 69.05 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Afghanistan.

9.87 PLN
69.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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12.14 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

3.47 PLN
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.3 PLN (1.46 USD) for 12 eggs in Afghanistan and 26.13 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Afghanistan.

5.30 PLN
26.13 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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13.85 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

5.67 PLN
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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90.81 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.93 PLN (0.26 USD) in Afghanistan and 10.68 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Afghanistan.

0.93 PLN
10.68 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.72 PLN (0.2 USD) in Afghanistan and 18.21 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96% lower in Afghanistan.

0.72 PLN
18.21 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.37 PLN (3.95 USD) in Afghanistan and 62.36 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Afghanistan.

14.37 PLN
62.36 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.79 PLN (0.77 USD) in Afghanistan and 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Afghanistan.

2.79 PLN
5.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.67 PLN (0.46 USD) in Afghanistan and 14.57 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Afghanistan.

1.67 PLN
14.57 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.74 PLN (0.75 USD) in Afghanistan and 20.79 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Afghanistan.

2.74 PLN
20.79 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.76 PLN (0.48 USD) in Afghanistan and 13.59 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Afghanistan.

1.76 PLN
13.59 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.58 PLN (1.81 USD) in Afghanistan and 30.05 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Afghanistan.

6.58 PLN
30.05 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.63 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.7 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan and 23.15 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1.70 PLN
23.15 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.28 PLN (0.35 USD) in Afghanistan and 9.05 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Afghanistan.

1.28 PLN
9.05 PLN

Restaurant

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Afghanistan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 9.4 times less for meals in restaurants in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.93 PLN (1.08 USD) in Afghanistan and 21.3 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Afghanistan.

3.93 PLN
21.30 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.37 PLN (0.38 USD) in Afghanistan and 11.99 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1.37 PLN
11.99 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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29.07 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.78 PLN
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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43.61 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.58 PLN
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.45 PLN (4.53 USD) in Afghanistan and 43.61 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Afghanistan.

16.45 PLN
43.61 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.14 PLN (11.32 USD) in Afghanistan and 508.76 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Afghanistan.

41.14 PLN
508.76 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.87 PLN (2.72 USD) in Afghanistan and 94.48 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Afghanistan.

9.87 PLN
94.48 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.55 PLN (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan and 9.27 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Afghanistan.

0.55 PLN
9.27 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 3.51 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan and 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2% lower in Afghanistan.

3.51 PLN
3.58 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.3 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan and 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Afghanistan.

3.30 PLN
3.37 PLN

LPG 1L

2.99 PLN
-

Transportation

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Afghanistan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.51 times less for transportation in Afghanistan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 38.39 PLN (10.57 USD) in Afghanistan and 479.68 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Afghanistan.

38.39 PLN
479.68 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.82 PLN (0.23 USD) in Afghanistan and 10.54 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Afghanistan.

0.82 PLN
10.54 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.6 PLN (2.64 USD) in Afghanistan and 152.63 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Afghanistan.

9.60 PLN
152.63 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.74 PLN (0.75 USD) in Afghanistan and 7.89 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Afghanistan.

2.74 PLN
7.89 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.58 PLN (1.81 USD) in Afghanistan and 18.13 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Afghanistan.

6.58 PLN
18.13 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEURAFN

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 8.23 PLN (2.26 USD) in Afghanistan and 72.68 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Afghanistan.

8.23 PLN
72.68 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.01 PLN (9.36 USD) in Afghanistan and 573.33 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Afghanistan.

34.01 PLN
573.33 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.4 PLN (3.96 USD) in Afghanistan and 236.21 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Afghanistan.

14.40 PLN
236.21 PLN

Flats for rent

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Afghanistan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 42.03 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 323.61 PLN (89.05 USD) in Afghanistan and 14745 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Afghanistan.

323.61 PLN
14 745 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 219.4 PLN (60.37 USD) in Afghanistan and 9242 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Afghanistan.

219.40 PLN
9 242 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 767.9 PLN (211.31 USD) in Afghanistan and 29876 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Afghanistan.

767.90 PLN
29 876 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 422.34 PLN (116.22 USD) in Afghanistan and 18994 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Afghanistan.

422.34 PLN
18 994 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURAFN

Afghanistan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 43.84 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 1628 PLN (448.13 USD) in Afghanistan and 63068 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Afghanistan.

1 628 PLN
63 068 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 820 PLN (225.65 USD) in Afghanistan and 44248 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Afghanistan.

820.00 PLN
44 248 PLN

Salary

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Afghanistan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Afghanistan is 21.04 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 888.57 PLN (244.52 USD) in Afghanistan and 18698 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 95.2% lower in Afghanistan.

888.57 PLN
18 698 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURAFN

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

One star

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377 PLN

Two stars

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532 PLN

Three stars

-
709 PLN

Four stars

-
917 PLN

Five stars

-
2 184 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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