Cost of Living Comparison Between Afghanistan and United States

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Cost of Living in United States is 251.3% higher than in Afghanistan (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 385.5% higher than in Afghanistan
Rent Prices in United States are 1,999.1% higher than in Afghanistan
Restaurant Prices in United States are 415.4% higher than in Afghanistan
Groceries Prices in United States are 340.1% higher than in Afghanistan
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 354.3% higher than in Afghanistan

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Restaurants	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	150.00 AFN (2.07 $)	1,449.04 AFN (20.00 $)	+866.0 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	662.26 AFN (9.14 $)	5,433.89 AFN (75.00 $)	+720.5 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	250.00 AFN (3.45 $)	796.97 AFN (11.00 $)	+218.8 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	200.00 AFN (2.76 $)	434.71 AFN (6.00 $)	+117.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	500.00 AFN (6.90 $)	507.16 AFN (7.00 $)	+1.4 %
Cappuccino (regular)	63.00 AFN (0.87 $)	378.35 AFN (5.22 $)	+500.5 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	27.83 AFN (0.38 $)	185.37 AFN (2.56 $)	+566.0 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	10.41 AFN (0.14 $)	150.88 AFN (2.08 $)	+1,349.6 %
Markets	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	192.11 AFN (2.65 $)	289.78 AFN (4.00 $)	+50.8 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	14.32 AFN (0.20 $)	238.23 AFN (3.29 $)	+1,563.8 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	52.92 AFN (0.73 $)	151.34 AFN (2.09 $)	+186.0 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	108.55 AFN (1.50 $)	304.15 AFN (4.20 $)	+180.2 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	116.80 AFN (1.61 $)	424.73 AFN (5.86 $)	+263.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	106.03 AFN (1.46 $)	399.50 AFN (5.51 $)	+276.8 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	178.92 AFN (2.47 $)	534.56 AFN (7.38 $)	+198.8 %
Apples (1 lb)	19.91 AFN (0.27 $)	173.63 AFN (2.40 $)	+772.2 %
Banana (1 lb)	25.51 AFN (0.35 $)	55.02 AFN (0.76 $)	+115.6 %
Oranges (1 lb)	22.96 AFN (0.32 $)	147.81 AFN (2.04 $)	+543.7 %
Tomato (1 lb)	15.47 AFN (0.21 $)	161.57 AFN (2.23 $)	+944.1 %
Potato (1 lb)	14.27 AFN (0.20 $)	96.22 AFN (1.33 $)	+574.4 %
Onion (1 lb)	12.07 AFN (0.17 $)	101.18 AFN (1.40 $)	+738.3 %
Lettuce (1 head)	21.43 AFN (0.30 $)	159.83 AFN (2.21 $)	+645.9 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	21.67 AFN (0.30 $)	161.40 AFN (2.23 $)	+644.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	120.00 AFN (1.66 $)	1,086.78 AFN (15.00 $)	+805.6 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	50.00 AFN (0.69 $)	141.11 AFN (1.95 $)	+182.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	102.50 AFN (1.41 $)	260.85 AFN (3.60 $)	+154.5 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	170.00 AFN (2.35 $)	724.52 AFN (10.00 $)	+326.2 %
Transportation	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	20.00 AFN (0.28 $)	181.13 AFN (2.50 $)	+805.6 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	850.00 AFN (11.73 $)	4,709.37 AFN (65.00 $)	+454.0 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	85.00 AFN (1.17 $)	271.69 AFN (3.75 $)	+219.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	80.47 AFN (1.11 $)	202.87 AFN (2.80 $)	+152.1 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	120.00 AFN (1.66 $)	2,173.56 AFN (30.00 $)	+1,711.3 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	265.32 AFN (3.66 $)	254.14 AFN (3.51 $)	-4.2 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	600,000.00 AFN (8,281.36 $)	2,173,556.67 AFN (30,000.00 $)	+262.3 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	2,800,000.00 AFN (38,646.34 $)	1,881,108.80 AFN (25,963.56 $)	-32.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	6,258.93 AFN (86.39 $)	15,102.72 AFN (208.45 $)	+141.3 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,013.86 AFN (13.99 $)	4,140.63 AFN (57.15 $)	+308.4 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	8,312.50 AFN (114.73 $)	5,176.70 AFN (71.45 $)	-37.7 %
Sports And Leisure	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	660.00 AFN (9.11 $)	3,359.45 AFN (46.37 $)	+409.0 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	250.00 AFN (3.45 $)	1,588.49 AFN (21.92 $)	+535.4 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	169.82 AFN (2.34 $)	1,032.44 AFN (14.25 $)	+507.9 %
Childcare	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,628.57 AFN (22.48 $)	99,537.59 AFN (1,373.84 $)	+6,012.0 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	100,000.00 AFN (1,380.23 $)	1,644,446.03 AFN (22,697.08 $)	+1,544.4 %
Clothing And Shoes	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	975.00 AFN (13.46 $)	3,770.72 AFN (52.04 $)	+286.7 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	1,212.50 AFN (16.74 $)	3,085.52 AFN (42.59 $)	+154.5 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	2,214.29 AFN (30.56 $)	6,489.45 AFN (89.57 $)	+193.1 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,856.25 AFN (25.62 $)	8,200.84 AFN (113.19 $)	+341.8 %
Rent Per Month	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	5,687.50 AFN (78.50 $)	125,954.58 AFN (1,738.46 $)	+2,114.6 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	3,625.00 AFN (50.03 $)	104,094.65 AFN (1,436.74 $)	+2,771.6 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	12,875.00 AFN (177.70 $)	209,886.30 AFN (2,896.91 $)	+1,530.2 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	7,062.50 AFN (97.48 $)	174,041.93 AFN (2,402.17 $)	+2,364.3 %
Buy Apartment Price	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	2,979.07 AFN (41.12 $)	21,992.56 AFN (303.55 $)	+638.2 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,332.57 AFN (18.39 $)	18,343.80 AFN (253.19 $)	+1,276.6 %
Salaries And Financing	Afghanistan Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	14,215.22 AFN (196.20 $)	313,520.45 AFN (4,327.29 $)	+2,105.5 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	16.22	6.51	-59.8 %
Last update:	March 2025	April 2025
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