Cost of Living Comparison Between Afghanistan and India 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 2.6% higher than in Afghanistan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 13.2% higher than in Afghanistan | |
| Rent Prices in India are 139.2% higher than in Afghanistan | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 18.5% higher than in Afghanistan | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 29.2% higher than in Afghanistan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 138.5% higher than in Afghanistan | |
Restaurants | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 AFN (183.56 ₹) |
204.29 AFN (250.00 ₹) |
+36.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
648.70 AFN (793.85 ₹) |
980.59 AFN (1,200.00 ₹) |
+51.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
250.00 AFN (305.94 ₹) |
286.00 AFN (350.00 ₹) |
+14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
200.00 AFN (244.75 ₹) |
143.00 AFN (175.00 ₹) |
-28.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
500.00 AFN (611.88 ₹) |
245.15 AFN (300.00 ₹) |
-51.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
68.18 AFN (83.44 ₹) |
131.77 AFN (161.25 ₹) |
+93.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
27.15 AFN (33.22 ₹) |
29.93 AFN (36.63 ₹) |
+10.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
10.33 AFN (12.64 ₹) |
12.00 AFN (14.68 ₹) |
+16.2 % |
Markets | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
194.31 AFN (237.79 ₹) |
186.17 AFN (227.83 ₹) |
-4.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
14.32 AFN (17.52 ₹) |
31.99 AFN (39.15 ₹) |
+123.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
54.43 AFN (66.61 ₹) |
22.57 AFN (27.63 ₹) |
-58.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
107.50 AFN (131.55 ₹) |
67.90 AFN (83.09 ₹) |
-36.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
116.80 AFN (142.93 ₹) |
169.78 AFN (207.77 ₹) |
+45.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
106.85 AFN (130.75 ₹) |
99.92 AFN (122.28 ₹) |
-6.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
186.48 AFN (228.20 ₹) |
182.95 AFN (223.88 ₹) |
-1.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
19.91 AFN (24.36 ₹) |
68.42 AFN (83.73 ₹) |
+243.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
25.51 AFN (31.22 ₹) |
23.26 AFN (28.47 ₹) |
-8.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
22.96 AFN (28.10 ₹) |
34.30 AFN (41.97 ₹) |
+49.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
15.88 AFN (19.43 ₹) |
17.60 AFN (21.53 ₹) |
+10.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
15.11 AFN (18.49 ₹) |
13.36 AFN (16.35 ₹) |
-11.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
13.13 AFN (16.07 ₹) |
15.28 AFN (18.69 ₹) |
+16.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
21.25 AFN (26.00 ₹) |
37.37 AFN (45.73 ₹) |
+75.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
21.54 AFN (26.36 ₹) |
23.68 AFN (28.98 ₹) |
+10.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
120.00 AFN (146.85 ₹) |
572.01 AFN (700.00 ₹) |
+376.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
61.67 AFN (75.46 ₹) |
130.01 AFN (159.10 ₹) |
+110.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
95.00 AFN (116.26 ₹) |
209.01 AFN (255.78 ₹) |
+120.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
180.00 AFN (220.28 ₹) |
286.00 AFN (350.00 ₹) |
+58.9 % |
Transportation | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
20.00 AFN (24.48 ₹) |
24.51 AFN (30.00 ₹) |
+22.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
700.00 AFN (856.63 ₹) |
698.56 AFN (854.87 ₹) |
-0.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
100.00 AFN (122.38 ₹) |
65.37 AFN (80.00 ₹) |
-34.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
80.47 AFN (98.47 ₹) |
32.88 AFN (40.23 ₹) |
-59.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
135.00 AFN (165.21 ₹) |
122.57 AFN (150.00 ₹) |
-9.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
262.46 AFN (321.18 ₹) |
318.99 AFN (390.36 ₹) |
+21.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
580,000.00 AFN (709,778.43 ₹) |
980,587.70 AFN (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
+69.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
2,177,666.67 AFN (2,664,932.48 ₹) |
1,590,382.97 AFN (1,946,240.58 ₹) |
-27.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
6,258.93 AFN (7,659.40 ₹) |
2,862.23 AFN (3,502.67 ₹) |
-54.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
1,037.12 AFN (1,269.19 ₹) |
269.51 AFN (329.82 ₹) |
-74.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
8,722.22 AFN (10,673.87 ₹) |
563.60 AFN (689.70 ₹) |
-93.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
690.91 AFN (845.50 ₹) |
1,140.43 AFN (1,395.61 ₹) |
+65.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
250.00 AFN (305.94 ₹) |
530.73 AFN (649.49 ₹) |
+112.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
169.82 AFN (207.82 ₹) |
245.15 AFN (300.00 ₹) |
+44.4 % |
Childcare | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,800.00 AFN (2,202.76 ₹) |
4,889.92 AFN (5,984.07 ₹) |
+171.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
100,000.00 AFN (122,375.59 ₹) |
128,177.73 AFN (156,858.25 ₹) |
+28.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
887.50 AFN (1,086.08 ₹) |
1,806.75 AFN (2,211.02 ₹) |
+103.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,212.50 AFN (1,483.80 ₹) |
1,877.34 AFN (2,297.41 ₹) |
+54.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,214.29 AFN (2,709.75 ₹) |
3,223.97 AFN (3,945.35 ₹) |
+45.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
1,856.25 AFN (2,271.60 ₹) |
2,350.55 AFN (2,876.50 ₹) |
+26.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,687.50 AFN (6,960.11 ₹) |
12,982.04 AFN (15,886.85 ₹) |
+128.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,625.00 AFN (4,436.12 ₹) |
8,168.63 AFN (9,996.41 ₹) |
+125.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
12,875.00 AFN (15,755.86 ₹) |
30,144.02 AFN (36,888.92 ₹) |
+134.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,062.50 AFN (8,642.78 ₹) |
18,665.33 AFN (22,841.81 ₹) |
+164.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,959.79 AFN (3,622.06 ₹) |
10,516.48 AFN (12,869.61 ₹) |
+255.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,332.57 AFN (1,630.74 ₹) |
5,676.96 AFN (6,947.21 ₹) |
+326.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Afghanistan Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,215.22 AFN (17,395.96 ₹) |
38,389.09 AFN (46,978.88 ₹) |
+170.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.22 | 9.01 | -44.4 % |
| Last update: | 29 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 | |
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