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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 5.16 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.41 USD in the United States and 0.58 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Afghanistan.

7.41 USD
0.58 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 0.82 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2.52 USD
0.82 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.94 USD in the United States and 6.26 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Afghanistan.

19.94 USD
6.26 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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1.83 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

18.00 USD
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.08 USD in the United States and 3.57 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Afghanistan.

16.08 USD
3.57 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19 USD in the United States and 2.75 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Afghanistan.

19.00 USD
2.75 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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0.97 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.19 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.48 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Afghanistan.

7.19 USD
1.48 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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1.58 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 USD in the United States and 0.26 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Afghanistan.

2.94 USD
0.26 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.01 USD in the United States and 0.2 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96% lower in Afghanistan.

5.01 USD
0.20 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.16 USD in the United States and 4 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Afghanistan.

17.16 USD
4.00 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.59 USD in the United States and 0.78 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Afghanistan.

1.59 USD
0.78 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.01 USD in the United States and 0.46 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Afghanistan.

4.01 USD
0.46 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.72 USD in the United States and 0.76 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Afghanistan.

5.72 USD
0.76 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 USD in the United States and 0.49 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3.74 USD
0.49 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.27 USD in the United States and 1.83 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Afghanistan.

8.27 USD
1.83 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.37 USD in the United States and 0.47 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Afghanistan.

6.37 USD
0.47 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.49 USD in the United States and 0.36 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2.49 USD
0.36 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 9.3 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.86 USD in the United States and 1.09 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Afghanistan.

5.86 USD
1.09 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.3 USD in the United States and 0.38 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Afghanistan.

3.30 USD
0.38 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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2.44 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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1.83 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 4.58 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Afghanistan.

12.00 USD
4.58 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 140 USD in the United States and 11.45 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Afghanistan.

140.00 USD
11.45 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 2.75 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Afghanistan.

26.00 USD
2.75 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 USD in the United States and 0.15 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Afghanistan.

2.55 USD
0.15 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times more for fuel in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.99 USD in the United States and 0.97 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 2% lower in Afghanistan.

0.99 USD
0.97 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 USD in the United States and 0.91 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Afghanistan.

0.93 USD
0.91 USD

LPG 1L

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0.82 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.38 times more for transportation in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 10.69 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Afghanistan.

132.00 USD
10.69 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.9 USD in the United States and 0.23 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Afghanistan.

2.90 USD
0.23 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 2.67 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Afghanistan.

42.00 USD
2.67 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 0.76 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 65% lower in Afghanistan.

2.17 USD
0.76 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 1.83 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Afghanistan.

4.99 USD
1.83 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 20 USD in the United States and 2.29 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Afghanistan.

20.00 USD
2.29 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 157.77 USD in the United States and 9.47 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94% lower in Afghanistan.

157.77 USD
9.47 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65 USD in the United States and 4.01 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Afghanistan.

65.00 USD
4.01 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 41.56 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 4058 USD in the United States and 90.08 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Afghanistan.

4 058 USD
90.08 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 2543 USD in the United States and 61.07 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2 543 USD
61.07 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 8221 USD in the United States and 213.74 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Afghanistan.

8 221 USD
213.74 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 5227 USD in the United States and 117.56 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Afghanistan.

5 227 USD
117.56 USD

Flats for sale

USDEURAFN

United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 43.33 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 17355 USD in the United States and 453.28 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Afghanistan.

17 355 USD
453.28 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 12176 USD in the United States and 228.24 USD in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Afghanistan.

12 176 USD
228.24 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 20.8 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 247.33 USD in Afghanistan. The average salary is 95.2% lower in Afghanistan.

5 145 USD
247.33 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
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Two stars

146 USD
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Three stars

195 USD
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Four stars

252 USD
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Five stars

601 USD
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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 States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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