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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 2.73 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.9 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Afghanistan.

2.53 USD
0.90 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.59 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.13 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Afghanistan.

1.59 USD
1.13 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.61 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Afghanistan.

13.09 USD
6.61 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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13.86 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

11.29 USD
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.52 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.1 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Afghanistan.

8.52 USD
3.10 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.29 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Afghanistan.

16.50 USD
2.29 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.51 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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1.06 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.26 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.47 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3.26 USD
1.47 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.99 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.94 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

29.61 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.28 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.09 USD
0.28 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.28 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.46 USD
0.28 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.88 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.16 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Afghanistan.

7.88 USD
4.16 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.73 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50% lower in Afghanistan.

1.46 USD
0.73 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.29 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79% lower in Afghanistan.

1.38 USD
0.29 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.36 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2.50 USD
1.36 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.36 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Afghanistan.

1.39 USD
0.36 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.5 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Afghanistan.

2.27 USD
1.50 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.23 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.6 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Afghanistan.

3.04 USD
0.60 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.4 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Afghanistan.

1.44 USD
0.40 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.34 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.3 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.39 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Afghanistan.

4.30 USD
1.39 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.26 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.39 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Afghanistan.

2.26 USD
0.39 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.53 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.77 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.27 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.66 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.16 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Afghanistan.

8.78 USD
4.16 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.84 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.09 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Afghanistan.

87.84 USD
11.09 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.82 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.29 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Afghanistan.

18.82 USD
2.29 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.21 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Afghanistan.

1.73 USD
0.21 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.61 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.25 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Afghanistan.

1.89 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.03 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Afghanistan.

1.78 USD
1.03 USD

LPG 1L

0.99 USD
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.24 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 197.63 USD in the United Kingdom and 18.71 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Afghanistan.

197.63 USD
18.71 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.26 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.28 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Afghanistan.

3.26 USD
0.28 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.14 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.77 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Afghanistan.

36.14 USD
2.77 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.13 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.69 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2.13 USD
0.69 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.02 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.39 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Afghanistan.

5.02 USD
1.39 USD

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 15.06 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.12 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Afghanistan.

15.06 USD
3.12 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.32 USD in the United Kingdom and 16.63 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Afghanistan.

53.32 USD
16.63 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.57 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.86 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Afghanistan.

14.57 USD
13.86 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 17.62 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 2565 USD in the United Kingdom and 122.1 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Afghanistan.

2 565 USD
122.10 USD

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 1818 USD in the United Kingdom and 82.17 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Afghanistan.

1 818 USD
82.17 USD

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 4571 USD in the United Kingdom and 303.38 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Afghanistan.

4 571 USD
303.38 USD

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 3084 USD in the United Kingdom and 175.56 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Afghanistan.

3 084 USD
175.56 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 19.17 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 15089 USD in the United Kingdom and 831.11 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Afghanistan.

15 089 USD
831.11 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9211 USD in the United Kingdom and 436.59 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Afghanistan.

9 211 USD
436.59 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 15.84 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3805 USD in the United Kingdom and 240.24 USD in Afghanistan. The average salary is 93.7% lower in Afghanistan.

3 805 USD
240.24 USD

Hotels

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

One star

95.3 USD
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Two stars

128 USD
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Three stars

161 USD
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Four stars

233 USD
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Five stars

385 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 May 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1310 hotels

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