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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 0.48 EUR (0.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Afghanistan.

6.35 EUR
0.48 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Afghanistan.

2.16 EUR
0.68 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.08 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 5.13 EUR (5.99 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 70% lower in Afghanistan.

17.08 EUR
5.13 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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1.50 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.42 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.78 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 2.93 EUR (3.42 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Afghanistan.

13.78 EUR
2.93 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.28 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.25 EUR (2.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Afghanistan.

16.28 EUR
2.25 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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0.79 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Afghanistan.

6.16 EUR
1.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

-
1.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.41 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.21 EUR (0.25 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Afghanistan.

2.52 EUR
0.21 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.17 EUR (0.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96% lower in Afghanistan.

4.29 EUR
0.17 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.7 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 3.28 EUR (3.83 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Afghanistan.

14.70 EUR
3.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.74 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Afghanistan.

1.36 EUR
0.64 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.38 EUR (0.44 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89% lower in Afghanistan.

3.44 EUR
0.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Afghanistan.

4.90 EUR
0.63 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Afghanistan.

3.20 EUR
0.40 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Afghanistan.

7.09 EUR
1.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.69 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Afghanistan.

5.46 EUR
0.39 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.29 EUR (0.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Afghanistan.

2.13 EUR
0.29 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 9.71 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Afghanistan.

5.02 EUR
0.90 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89% lower in Afghanistan.

2.83 EUR
0.31 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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2.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

10.28 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 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.76 EUR (4.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Afghanistan.

10.28 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 119.94 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 9.39 EUR (10.96 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Afghanistan.

119.94 EUR
9.39 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.28 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 2.25 EUR (2.63 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Afghanistan.

22.28 EUR
2.25 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94% lower in Afghanistan.

2.18 EUR
0.13 EUR

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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Afghanistan.

0.84 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Afghanistan.

0.80 EUR
0.78 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.71 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.88 times more for transportation in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.09 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 8.76 EUR (10.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Afghanistan.

113.09 EUR
8.76 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.19 EUR (0.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Afghanistan.

2.48 EUR
0.19 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.98 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Afghanistan.

35.98 EUR
2.19 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Afghanistan.

1.86 EUR
0.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 65% lower in Afghanistan.

4.28 EUR
1.50 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 17.13 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 1.88 EUR (2.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89% lower in Afghanistan.

17.13 EUR
1.88 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.17 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 7.76 EUR (9.06 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Afghanistan.

135.17 EUR
7.76 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.69 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 3.29 EUR (3.84 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Afghanistan.

55.69 EUR
3.29 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 43.42 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 3476 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 73.86 EUR (86.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3 476 EUR
73.86 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 2179 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 50.08 EUR (58.45 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Afghanistan.

2 179 EUR
50.08 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 7044 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 175.27 EUR (204.58 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Afghanistan.

7 044 EUR
175.27 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 4478 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 96.4 EUR (112.52 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Afghanistan.

4 478 EUR
96.40 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 45.27 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 14869 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 371.7 EUR (433.85 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Afghanistan.

14 869 EUR
371.70 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 10432 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 187.16 EUR (218.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.2% lower in Afghanistan.

10 432 EUR
187.16 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 21.73 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4408 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 202.81 EUR (236.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 95.4% lower in Afghanistan.

4 408 EUR
202.81 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.9 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
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Three stars

167 EUR
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Four stars

216 EUR
-

Five stars

515 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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