Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: United States vs. Afghanistan

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
New York, NYNew York, NY
KabulKabul

Table of contents

Grocery

PLNAFNUSDEUR

United States vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.14 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.07 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.13 PLN (0.58 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Afghanistan.

27.07 PLN
2.13 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.21 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 3.02 PLN (0.83 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Afghanistan.

9.21 PLN
3.02 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.86 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 22.96 PLN (6.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Afghanistan.

72.86 PLN
22.96 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
6.72 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

65.77 PLN
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.75 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 13.1 PLN (3.59 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Afghanistan.

58.75 PLN
13.10 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.42 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 10.08 PLN (2.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Afghanistan.

69.42 PLN
10.08 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

12.20 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
3.55 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.27 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.41 PLN (1.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Afghanistan.

26.27 PLN
5.41 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

13.92 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
5.79 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

91.31 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.95 PLN (0.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Afghanistan.

10.74 PLN
0.95 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.31 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.74 PLN (0.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96% lower in Afghanistan.

18.31 PLN
0.74 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.7 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 14.67 PLN (4.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Afghanistan.

62.70 PLN
14.67 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 2.85 PLN (0.78 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Afghanistan.

5.81 PLN
2.85 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.65 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.7 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Afghanistan.

14.65 PLN
1.70 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.9 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.8 PLN (0.77 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Afghanistan.

20.90 PLN
2.80 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.79 PLN (0.49 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Afghanistan.

13.66 PLN
1.79 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.22 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.72 PLN (1.84 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Afghanistan.

30.22 PLN
6.72 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.81 PLN
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.27 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.74 PLN (0.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Afghanistan.

23.27 PLN
1.74 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.1 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.31 PLN (0.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Afghanistan.

9.10 PLN
1.31 PLN

Restaurant

PLNAFNUSDEUR

United States vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 9.26 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.41 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.01 PLN (1.1 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Afghanistan.

21.41 PLN
4.01 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.06 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.4 PLN (0.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Afghanistan.

12.06 PLN
1.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

29.23 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
8.96 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

43.84 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
6.72 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.84 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 16.8 PLN (4.6 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Afghanistan.

43.84 PLN
16.80 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 511.52 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 41.99 PLN (11.49 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Afghanistan.

511.52 PLN
41.99 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 10.08 PLN (2.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Afghanistan.

95.00 PLN
10.08 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.32 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.56 PLN (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94% lower in Afghanistan.

9.32 PLN
0.56 PLN

Fuel

PLNAFNUSDEUR

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 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.53 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3.60 PLN
3.53 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 3.32 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Afghanistan.

3.39 PLN
3.32 PLN

LPG 1L

-
3.01 PLN

Transportation

PLNAFNUSDEUR

United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.33 times more for transportation in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 482.29 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 39.19 PLN (10.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Afghanistan.

482.29 PLN
39.19 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.6 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.84 PLN (0.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Afghanistan.

10.60 PLN
0.84 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.46 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 9.8 PLN (2.68 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Afghanistan.

153.46 PLN
9.80 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.8 PLN (0.77 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Afghanistan.

7.93 PLN
2.80 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.23 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 6.72 PLN (1.84 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Afghanistan.

18.23 PLN
6.72 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNAFNUSDEUR

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 73.07 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 8.4 PLN (2.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Afghanistan.

73.07 PLN
8.40 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 576.45 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 34.71 PLN (9.5 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94% lower in Afghanistan.

576.45 PLN
34.71 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.49 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 14.7 PLN (4.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Afghanistan.

237.49 PLN
14.70 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNAFNUSDEUR

United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 41.4 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 14826 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 330.35 PLN (90.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Afghanistan.

14 826 PLN
330.35 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 9292 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 223.97 PLN (61.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Afghanistan.

9 292 PLN
223.97 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 30039 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 783.88 PLN (214.54 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Afghanistan.

30 039 PLN
783.88 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 19097 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 431.13 PLN (118 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Afghanistan.

19 097 PLN
431.13 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNAFNUSDEUR

United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 43.18 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 63411 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1662 PLN (454.98 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Afghanistan.

63 411 PLN
1 662 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 44488 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 837.07 PLN (229.1 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Afghanistan.

44 488 PLN
837.07 PLN

Salary

PLNAFNUSDEUR

United States vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 20.73 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18799 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 907.06 PLN (248.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 95.2% lower in Afghanistan.

18 799 PLN
907.06 PLN

Hotels

PLNAFNUSDEUR

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

One star

379 PLN
-

Two stars

534 PLN
-

Three stars

713 PLN
-

Four stars

922 PLN
-

Five stars

2 196 PLN
-

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

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in the United States Prices in Afghanistan

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagUnited States vs.
flagNew CaledoniaflagUnited States vs.
flagEthiopiaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagAntigua and BarbudaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagGermanyflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagNicaraguaflagCanada vs.
flagKazakhstanflagCanada vs.
flagMaldivesflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagEl Salvador