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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

PLNEURAFNUSD

United States vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.38 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.15 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.04 PLN (0.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Afghanistan.

27.15 PLN
2.04 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.23 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.9 PLN (0.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Afghanistan.

9.23 PLN
2.90 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 73.06 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 22.01 PLN (6.01 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Afghanistan.

73.06 PLN
22.01 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
6.44 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

65.95 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.92 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 12.56 PLN (3.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Afghanistan.

58.92 PLN
12.56 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.62 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 9.66 PLN (2.64 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Afghanistan.

69.62 PLN
9.66 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

12.24 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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3.40 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.35 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.19 PLN (1.42 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Afghanistan.

26.35 PLN
5.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

13.96 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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5.55 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

91.57 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.77 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.91 PLN (0.25 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Afghanistan.

10.77 PLN
0.91 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.36 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.71 PLN (0.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Afghanistan.

18.36 PLN
0.71 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.88 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 14.07 PLN (3.84 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Afghanistan.

62.88 PLN
14.07 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.83 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 2.73 PLN (0.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Afghanistan.

5.83 PLN
2.73 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.69 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.63 PLN (0.45 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Afghanistan.

14.69 PLN
1.63 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.96 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.68 PLN (0.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Afghanistan.

20.96 PLN
2.68 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.7 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.72 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Afghanistan.

13.70 PLN
1.72 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.3 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.44 PLN (1.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Afghanistan.

30.30 PLN
6.44 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.90 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.34 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.66 PLN (0.45 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Afghanistan.

23.34 PLN
1.66 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.12 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.25 PLN (0.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Afghanistan.

9.12 PLN
1.25 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 9.69 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.47 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.85 PLN (1.05 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Afghanistan.

21.47 PLN
3.85 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.09 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.34 PLN (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Afghanistan.

12.09 PLN
1.34 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

29.31 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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8.59 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

43.97 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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6.44 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.97 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 16.11 PLN (4.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Afghanistan.

43.97 PLN
16.11 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 512.98 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 40.27 PLN (10.99 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Afghanistan.

512.98 PLN
40.27 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95.27 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 9.66 PLN (2.64 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Afghanistan.

95.27 PLN
9.66 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.34 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.54 PLN (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Afghanistan.

9.34 PLN
0.54 PLN

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 3.61 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.54 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3.61 PLN
3.54 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.4 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 3.33 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Afghanistan.

3.40 PLN
3.33 PLN

LPG 1L

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3.02 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.85 times more for transportation in the United States than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 483.67 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 37.58 PLN (10.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Afghanistan.

483.67 PLN
37.58 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.63 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.81 PLN (0.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Afghanistan.

10.63 PLN
0.81 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.89 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 9.4 PLN (2.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Afghanistan.

153.89 PLN
9.40 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.95 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.68 PLN (0.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Afghanistan.

7.95 PLN
2.68 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.28 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 6.44 PLN (1.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Afghanistan.

18.28 PLN
6.44 PLN

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 73.28 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 8.05 PLN (2.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89% lower in Afghanistan.

73.28 PLN
8.05 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 578.09 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 33.29 PLN (9.08 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Afghanistan.

578.09 PLN
33.29 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 238.17 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 14.09 PLN (3.85 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Afghanistan.

238.17 PLN
14.09 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 43.3 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 14868 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 316.75 PLN (86.45 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Afghanistan.

14 868 PLN
316.75 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 9319 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 214.75 PLN (58.61 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Afghanistan.

9 319 PLN
214.75 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 30125 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 751.61 PLN (205.13 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Afghanistan.

30 125 PLN
751.61 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 19151 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 413.39 PLN (112.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Afghanistan.

19 151 PLN
413.39 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 45.15 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 63592 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1594 PLN (435.01 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Afghanistan.

63 592 PLN
1 594 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 44615 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 802.62 PLN (219.05 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 98.2% lower in Afghanistan.

44 615 PLN
802.62 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 21.68 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18853 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 869.72 PLN (237.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 95.4% lower in Afghanistan.

18 853 PLN
869.72 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

380 PLN
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Two stars

536 PLN
-

Three stars

715 PLN
-

Four stars

925 PLN
-

Five stars

2 202 PLN
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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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