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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Afghanistan.

5.12 EUR
0.81 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Afghanistan.

2.10 EUR
1.02 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.41 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 5.97 EUR (6.81 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Afghanistan.

18.41 EUR
5.97 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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12.53 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.79 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.28 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.81 EUR (3.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Afghanistan.

15.28 EUR
2.81 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.03 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.07 EUR (2.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Afghanistan.

14.03 EUR
2.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.82 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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0.96 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.51 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68% lower in Afghanistan.

4.16 EUR
1.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.45 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.75 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.92 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90% lower in Afghanistan.

2.49 EUR
0.25 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Afghanistan.

3.75 EUR
0.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.66 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 3.76 EUR (4.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Afghanistan.

14.66 EUR
3.76 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 40% lower in Afghanistan.

1.10 EUR
0.66 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Afghanistan.

3.42 EUR
0.26 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Afghanistan.

4.68 EUR
1.23 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.33 EUR (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Afghanistan.

3.74 EUR
0.33 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Afghanistan.

7.21 EUR
1.36 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.88 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.62 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Afghanistan.

5.48 EUR
0.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2.19 EUR
0.36 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.32 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Afghanistan.

4.58 EUR
1.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Afghanistan.

2.46 EUR
0.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.02 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

8.77 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.76 EUR (4.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Afghanistan.

10.53 EUR
3.76 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.72 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 10.02 EUR (11.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Afghanistan.

87.72 EUR
10.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.93 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 2.07 EUR (2.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Afghanistan.

21.93 EUR
2.07 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Afghanistan.

1.93 EUR
0.19 EUR

Fuel

EURAFNUSD

United States vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.03 times more for fuel in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Afghanistan.

0.83 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Afghanistan.

0.81 EUR
0.78 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.84 times more for transportation in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.15 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 16.92 EUR (19.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85% lower in Afghanistan.

113.15 EUR
16.92 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Afghanistan.

2.41 EUR
0.25 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.31 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 2.51 EUR (2.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Afghanistan.

26.31 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.71 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Afghanistan.

1.63 EUR
0.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Afghanistan.

3.95 EUR
1.25 EUR

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 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Afghanistan.

15.79 EUR
2.82 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.19 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 15.04 EUR (17.14 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Afghanistan.

86.19 EUR
15.04 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.33 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 12.53 EUR (14.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Afghanistan.

33.33 EUR
12.53 EUR

Flats for rent

EURAFNUSD

United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 24.69 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 3334 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 110.39 EUR (125.85 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in Afghanistan.

3 334 EUR
110.39 EUR

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 2088 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 74.29 EUR (84.69 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Afghanistan.

2 088 EUR
74.29 EUR

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 6223 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 274.29 EUR (312.7 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Afghanistan.

6 223 EUR
274.29 EUR

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 3603 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 158.72 EUR (180.95 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Afghanistan.

3 603 EUR
158.72 EUR

Flats for sale

EURAFNUSD

United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.03 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 12524 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 751.39 EUR (856.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94% lower in Afghanistan.

12 524 EUR
751.39 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8136 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 394.72 EUR (450 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Afghanistan.

8 136 EUR
394.72 EUR

Salary

EURAFNUSD

United States vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 24.22 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5260 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 217.2 EUR (247.62 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 95.9% lower in Afghanistan.

5 260 EUR
217.20 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91 EUR
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Two stars

128 EUR
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Three stars

171 EUR
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Four stars

221 EUR
-

Five stars

527 EUR
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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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