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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 13.17 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.33 PLN (0.59 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Afghanistan.

13.17 PLN
2.33 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.61 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.3 PLN (0.84 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Afghanistan.

7.61 PLN
3.30 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 54.84 PLN (13.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 25.09 PLN (6.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Afghanistan.

54.84 PLN
25.09 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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7.34 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

44.95 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.84 PLN (8.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.32 PLN (3.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Afghanistan.

33.84 PLN
14.32 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 89.9 PLN (22.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.02 PLN (2.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Afghanistan.

89.90 PLN
11.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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3.88 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 19.25 PLN (4.88 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 5.92 PLN (1.5 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Afghanistan.

19.25 PLN
5.92 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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6.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

116.88 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.34 PLN (1.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.04 PLN (0.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Afghanistan.

5.34 PLN
1.04 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.67 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.81 PLN (0.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Afghanistan.

8.67 PLN
0.81 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 42.09 PLN (10.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.03 PLN (4.06 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Afghanistan.

42.09 PLN
16.03 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.87 PLN (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.12 PLN (0.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Afghanistan.

6.87 PLN
3.12 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.09 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.86 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Afghanistan.

7.09 PLN
1.86 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.16 PLN (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.06 PLN (0.78 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Afghanistan.

12.16 PLN
3.06 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.35 PLN (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.96 PLN (0.5 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Afghanistan.

6.35 PLN
1.96 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.84 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.34 PLN (1.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Afghanistan.

9.84 PLN
7.34 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.91 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.23 PLN (3.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.9 PLN (0.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Afghanistan.

14.23 PLN
1.90 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.46 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.43 PLN (0.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Afghanistan.

7.46 PLN
1.43 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.45 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.25 PLN (5.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.39 PLN (1.11 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Afghanistan.

20.25 PLN
4.39 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.11 PLN (2.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.53 PLN (0.39 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Afghanistan.

11.11 PLN
1.53 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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9.79 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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7.34 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.31 PLN (10.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.36 PLN (4.65 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Afghanistan.

42.31 PLN
18.36 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 423.06 PLN (107.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 45.9 PLN (11.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Afghanistan.

423.06 PLN
45.90 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 105.76 PLN (26.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.02 PLN (2.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Afghanistan.

105.76 PLN
11.02 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.98 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.61 PLN (0.16 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Afghanistan.

6.98 PLN
0.61 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.87 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.61 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.81 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Afghanistan.

7.61 PLN
3.81 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.22 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.59 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Afghanistan.

7.22 PLN
3.59 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.04 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.25 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Afghanistan.

5.04 PLN
3.25 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 18.42 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 984.08 PLN (249.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 42.84 PLN (10.85 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Afghanistan.

984.08 PLN
42.84 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 15.86 PLN (4.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.92 PLN (0.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Afghanistan.

15.86 PLN
0.92 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 158.65 PLN (40.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.71 PLN (2.71 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Afghanistan.

158.65 PLN
10.71 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 13.22 PLN (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.06 PLN (0.78 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Afghanistan.

13.22 PLN
3.06 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 23.27 PLN (5.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.34 PLN (1.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Afghanistan.

23.27 PLN
7.34 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 79.32 PLN (20.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.18 PLN (2.33 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Afghanistan.

79.32 PLN
9.18 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 254.89 PLN (64.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 37.94 PLN (9.61 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Afghanistan.

254.89 PLN
37.94 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 94.92 PLN (24.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.06 PLN (4.07 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Afghanistan.

94.92 PLN
16.06 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 29.38 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 11729 PLN (2971.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 361.07 PLN (91.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Afghanistan.

11 729 PLN
361.07 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 8751 PLN (2216.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 244.79 PLN (62.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Afghanistan.

8 751 PLN
244.79 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 21792 PLN (5520.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 856.77 PLN (217.05 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Afghanistan.

21 792 PLN
856.77 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 14547 PLN (3685.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 471.23 PLN (119.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Afghanistan.

14 547 PLN
471.23 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 45.7 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 80232 PLN (20325.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1817 PLN (460.31 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Afghanistan.

80 232 PLN
1 817 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 44618 PLN (11303.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 914.91 PLN (231.78 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Afghanistan.

44 618 PLN
914.91 PLN

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 15702 PLN (3977.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 991.41 PLN (251.16 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 93.7% lower in Afghanistan.

15 702 PLN
991.41 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

631 PLN
-

Two stars

483 PLN
-

Three stars

504 PLN
-

Four stars

654 PLN
-

Five stars

1 664 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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