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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

PLNUSDGBPEURAFN

United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.41 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.99 PLN (3.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.09 PLN (0.57 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Afghanistan.

11.99 PLN
2.09 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.93 PLN (1.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.97 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Afghanistan.

6.93 PLN
2.97 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 49.91 PLN (13.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22.58 PLN (6.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Afghanistan.

49.91 PLN
22.58 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
6.61 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

40.91 PLN
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.81 PLN (8.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.89 PLN (3.54 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Afghanistan.

30.81 PLN
12.89 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 81.83 PLN (22.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.91 PLN (2.72 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Afghanistan.

81.83 PLN
9.91 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

11.50 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
3.49 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.52 PLN (4.81 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 5.32 PLN (1.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Afghanistan.

17.52 PLN
5.32 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

14.34 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
5.69 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

107.88 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.86 PLN (1.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.94 PLN (0.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Afghanistan.

4.86 PLN
0.94 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.89 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.73 PLN (0.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Afghanistan.

7.89 PLN
0.73 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 38.31 PLN (10.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.43 PLN (3.96 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Afghanistan.

38.31 PLN
14.43 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.26 PLN (1.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.8 PLN (0.77 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Afghanistan.

6.26 PLN
2.80 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.45 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 PLN (0.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Afghanistan.

6.45 PLN
1.67 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.07 PLN (3.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.75 PLN (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Afghanistan.

11.07 PLN
2.75 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.76 PLN (0.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Afghanistan.

5.78 PLN
1.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.95 PLN (2.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.61 PLN (1.81 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Afghanistan.

8.95 PLN
6.61 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

70.06 PLN
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.95 PLN (3.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.71 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Afghanistan.

12.95 PLN
1.71 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.79 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.28 PLN (0.35 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Afghanistan.

6.79 PLN
1.28 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDGBPEURAFN

United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.54 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.44 PLN (5.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.95 PLN (1.08 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Afghanistan.

18.44 PLN
3.95 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.11 PLN (2.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.38 PLN (0.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Afghanistan.

10.11 PLN
1.38 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

31.14 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
8.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

28.45 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
6.61 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.51 PLN (10.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.52 PLN (4.53 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Afghanistan.

38.51 PLN
16.52 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 385.07 PLN (105.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.3 PLN (11.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Afghanistan.

385.07 PLN
41.30 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 96.27 PLN (26.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.91 PLN (2.72 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Afghanistan.

96.27 PLN
9.91 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.35 PLN (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.55 PLN (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Afghanistan.

6.35 PLN
0.55 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDGBPEURAFN

United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.86 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.02 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.52 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Afghanistan.

7.02 PLN
3.52 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.66 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.31 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Afghanistan.

6.66 PLN
3.31 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.65 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Afghanistan.

4.65 PLN
3.00 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDGBPEURAFN

United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 18.63 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 895.71 PLN (245.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 38.55 PLN (10.58 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Afghanistan.

895.71 PLN
38.55 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.44 PLN (3.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.83 PLN (0.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Afghanistan.

14.44 PLN
0.83 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 144.4 PLN (39.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.64 PLN (2.65 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Afghanistan.

144.40 PLN
9.64 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.03 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.75 PLN (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Afghanistan.

12.03 PLN
2.75 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.18 PLN (5.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.61 PLN (1.81 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Afghanistan.

21.18 PLN
6.61 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDGBPEURAFN

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 72.2 PLN (19.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.26 PLN (2.27 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Afghanistan.

72.20 PLN
8.26 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 232 PLN (63.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.14 PLN (9.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Afghanistan.

232.00 PLN
34.14 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 86.4 PLN (23.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.46 PLN (3.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Afghanistan.

86.40 PLN
14.46 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDGBPEURAFN

United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 29.72 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 10676 PLN (2930.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 324.92 PLN (89.18 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97% lower in Afghanistan.

10 676 PLN
324.92 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 7965 PLN (2186.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 220.28 PLN (60.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Afghanistan.

7 965 PLN
220.28 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 19836 PLN (5444.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 771 PLN (211.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Afghanistan.

19 836 PLN
771.00 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 13240 PLN (3634.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 424.05 PLN (116.39 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Afghanistan.

13 240 PLN
424.05 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDGBPEURAFN

United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 46.23 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 73027 PLN (20044.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1635 PLN (448.8 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Afghanistan.

73 027 PLN
1 635 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 40611 PLN (11147.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 823.31 PLN (225.99 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98% lower in Afghanistan.

40 611 PLN
823.31 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDGBPEURAFN

United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 16.02 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14292 PLN (3922.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 892.15 PLN (244.88 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 93.8% lower in Afghanistan.

14 292 PLN
892.15 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDGBPEURAFN

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

One star

583 PLN
-

Two stars

445 PLN
-

Three stars

465 PLN
-

Four stars

604 PLN
-

Five stars

1 536 PLN
-

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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