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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.4 EUR (2.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Afghanistan.

2.40 EUR
0.82 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.51 EUR (1.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.51 EUR
1.03 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.37 EUR (14.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.02 EUR (6.83 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Afghanistan.

12.37 EUR
6.02 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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12.64 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

10.68 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.06 EUR (9.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Afghanistan.

8.06 EUR
2.83 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.6 EUR (17.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.08 EUR (2.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Afghanistan.

15.60 EUR
2.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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0.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.08 EUR (3.5 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.34 EUR (1.52 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Afghanistan.

3.08 EUR
1.34 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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1.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

26.09 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1.03 EUR
0.25 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.38 EUR (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.26 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Afghanistan.

1.38 EUR
0.26 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.45 EUR (8.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.79 EUR (4.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Afghanistan.

7.45 EUR
3.79 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.38 EUR (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Afghanistan.

1.38 EUR
0.67 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80% lower in Afghanistan.

1.30 EUR
0.26 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.36 EUR (2.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2.36 EUR
1.24 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.33 EUR (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75% lower in Afghanistan.

1.32 EUR
0.33 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.15 EUR (2.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Afghanistan.

2.15 EUR
1.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

16.95 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.87 EUR (3.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.54 EUR (0.62 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Afghanistan.

2.87 EUR
0.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.37 EUR (0.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.36 EUR
0.37 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.58 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.07 EUR (4.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.26 EUR (1.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69% lower in Afghanistan.

4.07 EUR
1.26 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.14 EUR (2.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2.14 EUR
0.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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2.53 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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1.52 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.3 EUR (9.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.79 EUR (4.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Afghanistan.

8.30 EUR
3.79 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.04 EUR (94.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.11 EUR (11.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Afghanistan.

83.04 EUR
10.11 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.79 EUR (20.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.08 EUR (2.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Afghanistan.

17.79 EUR
2.08 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.19 EUR (0.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Afghanistan.

1.64 EUR
0.19 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.95 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.6 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.60 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.79 EUR (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Afghanistan.

1.54 EUR
0.79 EUR

LPG 1L

1.24 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.62 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 186.85 EUR (212.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.06 EUR (19.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Afghanistan.

186.85 EUR
17.06 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.08 EUR (3.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3.08 EUR
0.25 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.17 EUR (38.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.53 EUR (2.87 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Afghanistan.

34.17 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.02 EUR (2.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Afghanistan.

2.02 EUR
0.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.75 EUR (5.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.26 EUR (1.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Afghanistan.

4.75 EUR
1.26 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 14.24 EUR (16.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.84 EUR (3.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Afghanistan.

14.24 EUR
2.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.41 EUR (57.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.16 EUR (17.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Afghanistan.

50.41 EUR
15.16 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.77 EUR (15.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.64 EUR (14.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Afghanistan.

13.77 EUR
12.64 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 18.27 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 2425 EUR (2751.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 111.32 EUR (126.32 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Afghanistan.

2 425 EUR
111.32 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 1718 EUR (1949.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 74.91 EUR (85.01 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1 718 EUR
74.91 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 4321 EUR (4903.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 276.59 EUR (313.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Afghanistan.

4 321 EUR
276.59 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 2915 EUR (3308.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 160.06 EUR (181.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2 915 EUR
160.06 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 19.88 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 14266 EUR (16188.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 757.71 EUR (859.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Afghanistan.

14 266 EUR
757.71 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 8709 EUR (9882.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 398.04 EUR (451.68 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Afghanistan.

8 709 EUR
398.04 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 16.43 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3598 EUR (4082.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 219.02 EUR (248.54 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 93.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3 598 EUR
219.02 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

141 EUR
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Two stars

108 EUR
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Three stars

112 EUR
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Four stars

146 EUR
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Five stars

372 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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