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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan

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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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.78 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.42 EUR (2.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.84 EUR (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Afghanistan.

2.42 EUR
0.84 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.52 EUR (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.06 EUR (1.14 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.52 EUR
1.06 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.51 EUR (13.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.19 EUR (6.68 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Afghanistan.

12.51 EUR
6.19 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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13.00 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

10.80 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.15 EUR (8.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.91 EUR (3.14 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Afghanistan.

8.15 EUR
2.91 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.78 EUR (17.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.14 EUR (2.31 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Afghanistan.

15.78 EUR
2.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.40 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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1.00 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.12 EUR (3.37 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.38 EUR (1.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Afghanistan.

3.12 EUR
1.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.86 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.82 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

27.44 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 EUR (1.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75% lower in Afghanistan.

1.04 EUR
0.26 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.39 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.39 EUR
0.26 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.53 EUR (8.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.9 EUR (4.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Afghanistan.

7.53 EUR
3.90 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.69 EUR (0.74 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Afghanistan.

1.39 EUR
0.69 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.27 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Afghanistan.

1.32 EUR
0.27 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.39 EUR (2.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.28 EUR (1.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Afghanistan.

2.39 EUR
1.28 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.33 EUR (1.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.34 EUR (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Afghanistan.

1.33 EUR
0.34 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.17 EUR (2.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.41 EUR (1.52 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 35% lower in Afghanistan.

2.17 EUR
1.41 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.82 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.9 EUR (3.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.56 EUR (0.6 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Afghanistan.

2.90 EUR
0.56 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.38 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.38 EUR (0.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Afghanistan.

1.38 EUR
0.38 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.47 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.11 EUR (4.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.3 EUR (1.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Afghanistan.

4.11 EUR
1.30 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.16 EUR (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.36 EUR (0.39 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Afghanistan.

2.16 EUR
0.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.20 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.60 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.00 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.56 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.4 EUR (9.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.9 EUR (4.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Afghanistan.

8.40 EUR
3.90 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.98 EUR (90.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.4 EUR (11.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Afghanistan.

83.98 EUR
10.40 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.99 EUR (19.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.14 EUR (2.31 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Afghanistan.

17.99 EUR
2.14 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.66 EUR (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1.66 EUR
0.19 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.94 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.68 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.87 EUR (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Afghanistan.

1.68 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.62 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.83 EUR (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.62 EUR
0.83 EUR

LPG 1L

1.31 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.45 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 188.95 EUR (203.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.54 EUR (18.93 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Afghanistan.

188.95 EUR
17.54 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.12 EUR (3.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Afghanistan.

3.12 EUR
0.26 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.55 EUR (37.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.6 EUR (2.8 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Afghanistan.

34.55 EUR
2.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.65 EUR (0.7 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Afghanistan.

2.04 EUR
0.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.8 EUR (5.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.3 EUR (1.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Afghanistan.

4.80 EUR
1.30 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.4 EUR (15.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.92 EUR (3.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Afghanistan.

14.40 EUR
2.92 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.97 EUR (54.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.6 EUR (16.83 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Afghanistan.

50.97 EUR
15.60 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.93 EUR (15.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13 EUR (14.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Afghanistan.

13.93 EUR
13.00 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 17.96 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

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 2452 EUR (2645.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 114.49 EUR (123.52 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Afghanistan.

2 452 EUR
114.49 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 1738 EUR (1874.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 77.05 EUR (83.13 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1 738 EUR
77.05 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 4370 EUR (4714.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 284.47 EUR (306.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Afghanistan.

4 370 EUR
284.47 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 2948 EUR (3180.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 164.62 EUR (177.6 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Afghanistan.

2 948 EUR
164.62 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 19.55 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14426 EUR (15564.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 779.29 EUR (840.77 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Afghanistan.

14 426 EUR
779.29 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 8807 EUR (9501.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 409.37 EUR (441.67 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Afghanistan.

8 807 EUR
409.37 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 16.15 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3638 EUR (3925.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 225.26 EUR (243.03 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 93.8% lower in Afghanistan.

3 638 EUR
225.26 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

148 EUR
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Two stars

113 EUR
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Three stars

118 EUR
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Four stars

154 EUR
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Five stars

391 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels

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