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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.15 PLN (2.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.45 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 66% lower in Afghanistan.

10.15 PLN
3.45 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.38 PLN (1.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.32 PLN (1.14 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Afghanistan.

6.38 PLN
4.32 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.4 PLN (13.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 25.27 PLN (6.67 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Afghanistan.

52.40 PLN
25.27 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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53.02 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

45.21 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.11 PLN (9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.88 PLN (3.13 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Afghanistan.

34.11 PLN
11.88 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 66.06 PLN (17.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.75 PLN (2.31 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Afghanistan.

66.06 PLN
8.75 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

10.05 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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4.06 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.06 PLN (3.45 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 5.61 PLN (1.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57% lower in Afghanistan.

13.06 PLN
5.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

11.96 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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7.42 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

112.25 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.37 PLN (1.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.06 PLN (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Afghanistan.

4.37 PLN
1.06 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.83 PLN (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.08 PLN (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Afghanistan.

5.83 PLN
1.08 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.55 PLN (8.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.91 PLN (4.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Afghanistan.

31.55 PLN
15.91 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.83 PLN (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.81 PLN (0.74 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Afghanistan.

5.83 PLN
2.81 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.53 PLN (1.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.1 PLN (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Afghanistan.

5.53 PLN
1.10 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10 PLN (2.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.21 PLN (1.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Afghanistan.

10.00 PLN
5.21 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.58 PLN (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.39 PLN (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Afghanistan.

5.58 PLN
1.39 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.09 PLN (2.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.76 PLN (1.52 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Afghanistan.

9.09 PLN
5.76 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

72.90 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.16 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.29 PLN (0.6 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Afghanistan.

12.16 PLN
2.29 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.78 PLN (1.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.53 PLN (0.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Afghanistan.

5.78 PLN
1.53 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.64 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.23 PLN (4.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.3 PLN (1.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Afghanistan.

17.23 PLN
5.30 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.04 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.48 PLN (0.39 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Afghanistan.

9.04 PLN
1.48 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

30.14 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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10.60 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

25.12 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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6.36 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.16 PLN (9.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.91 PLN (4.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Afghanistan.

35.16 PLN
15.91 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 351.65 PLN (92.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 42.41 PLN (11.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Afghanistan.

351.65 PLN
42.41 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 75.35 PLN (19.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.75 PLN (2.31 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Afghanistan.

75.35 PLN
8.75 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.93 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.8 PLN (0.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Afghanistan.

6.93 PLN
0.80 PLN

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 6.87 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.54 PLN (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Afghanistan.

6.87 PLN
3.54 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.63 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.38 PLN (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 49% lower in Afghanistan.

6.63 PLN
3.38 PLN

LPG 1L

5.34 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.72 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 791.21 PLN (208.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 71.57 PLN (18.88 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91% lower in Afghanistan.

791.21 PLN
71.57 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.06 PLN (3.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.06 PLN (0.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Afghanistan.

13.06 PLN
1.06 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 144.68 PLN (38.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.6 PLN (2.8 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Afghanistan.

144.68 PLN
10.60 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.54 PLN (2.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.65 PLN (0.7 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69% lower in Afghanistan.

8.54 PLN
2.65 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.09 PLN (5.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.3 PLN (1.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Afghanistan.

20.09 PLN
5.30 PLN

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 60.28 PLN (15.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.93 PLN (3.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Afghanistan.

60.28 PLN
11.93 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 213.45 PLN (56.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 63.62 PLN (16.78 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Afghanistan.

213.45 PLN
63.62 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.32 PLN (15.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.02 PLN (13.99 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Afghanistan.

58.32 PLN
53.02 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 18.43 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 10267 PLN (2708.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 467.08 PLN (123.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Afghanistan.

10 267 PLN
467.08 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 7277 PLN (1919.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 314.32 PLN (82.92 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Afghanistan.

7 277 PLN
314.32 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 18298 PLN (4827.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1161 PLN (306.14 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Afghanistan.

18 298 PLN
1 161 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 12345 PLN (3256.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 671.57 PLN (177.16 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Afghanistan.

12 345 PLN
671.57 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 20.06 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 60409 PLN (15935.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3179 PLN (838.66 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Afghanistan.

60 409 PLN
3 179 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 36877 PLN (9728.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1670 PLN (440.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Afghanistan.

36 877 PLN
1 670 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 16.58 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15235 PLN (4018.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 918.98 PLN (242.42 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 94% lower in Afghanistan.

15 235 PLN
918.98 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

606 PLN
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Two stars

463 PLN
-

Three stars

484 PLN
-

Four stars

628 PLN
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Five stars

1 598 PLN
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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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