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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.73 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 0.92 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Afghanistan.

5.84 USD
0.92 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 1.15 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Afghanistan.

2.39 USD
1.15 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 6.74 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Afghanistan.

20.99 USD
6.74 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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14.14 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

18.00 USD
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 3.17 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Afghanistan.

17.42 USD
3.17 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 2.33 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Afghanistan.

16.00 USD
2.33 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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1.08 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.5 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Afghanistan.

4.74 USD
1.50 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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1.98 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 0.28 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Afghanistan.

2.84 USD
0.28 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 0.29 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Afghanistan.

4.27 USD
0.29 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 4.24 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Afghanistan.

16.71 USD
4.24 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 0.75 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 40% lower in Afghanistan.

1.25 USD
0.75 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 0.29 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Afghanistan.

3.90 USD
0.29 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 1.39 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Afghanistan.

5.33 USD
1.39 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 0.37 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Afghanistan.

4.26 USD
0.37 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 1.53 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Afghanistan.

8.22 USD
1.53 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 0.61 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Afghanistan.

6.25 USD
0.61 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.41 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2.50 USD
0.41 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.4 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 1.41 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73% lower in Afghanistan.

5.22 USD
1.41 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 0.4 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Afghanistan.

2.80 USD
0.40 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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2.83 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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1.70 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 4.24 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Afghanistan.

12.00 USD
4.24 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 11.31 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Afghanistan.

100.00 USD
11.31 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 2.33 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Afghanistan.

25.00 USD
2.33 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 0.21 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2.20 USD
0.21 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times less for fuel in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.09 USD in the United States and 1.25 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

1.09 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 1.03 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
1.03 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.92 times more for transportation in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 19.08 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Afghanistan.

129.00 USD
19.08 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 0.28 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Afghanistan.

2.75 USD
0.28 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 2.83 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Afghanistan.

30.00 USD
2.83 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 0.71 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Afghanistan.

1.86 USD
0.71 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 1.41 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Afghanistan.

4.50 USD
1.41 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 3.18 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Afghanistan.

18.00 USD
3.18 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 16.96 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Afghanistan.

98.26 USD
16.96 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 14.14 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Afghanistan.

38.00 USD
14.14 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 24.94 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3800 USD in the United States and 124.54 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in Afghanistan.

3 800 USD
124.54 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 2380 USD in the United States and 83.81 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2 380 USD
83.81 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 7094 USD in the United States and 309.44 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Afghanistan.

7 094 USD
309.44 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 4107 USD in the United States and 179.07 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Afghanistan.

4 107 USD
179.07 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.22 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14278 USD in the United States and 847.7 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Afghanistan.

14 278 USD
847.70 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 9275 USD in the United States and 445.31 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Afghanistan.

9 275 USD
445.31 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 24.47 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 245.04 USD in Afghanistan. The average salary is 95.9% lower in Afghanistan.

5 997 USD
245.04 USD

Hotels

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

One star

110 USD
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Two stars

165 USD
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Three stars

223 USD
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Four stars

287 USD
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Five stars

551 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels

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