Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Nepal is 1.72 times less expensive as compared to Afghanistan.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Nepal and Afghanistan. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Nepal and Afghanistan.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) | 45,000 AFN (540 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 13 % | 3.5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 1.5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Nepal is 1.39 times less expensive than Afghanistan.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 345.44% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Nepal costs 6.33 times more compared to Afghanistan.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 52.07% less in Nepal compared to Afghanistan.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) | 15.30 AFN (0.18 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 450 AFN (5.40 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) | 250 AFN (3 USD) |
In Nepal, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.34 times more expensive than the cost in Afghanistan.
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 26.63% more for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 90 AFN (1.08 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 40 AFN (0.48 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 1.65 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 250 AFN (3 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 50.95% more in Nepal compared to Afghanistan.
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 1.26 times more for usual hard drinks.
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) | 10 AFN (0.12 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 15 NPR (0.11 USD) | 20 AFN (0.24 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 2.02 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 1,000,000 NPR (7,600 USD) | 2,000,000 AFN (24,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 10 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) | 65 AFN (0.78 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 450 NPR (3.42 USD) | 246 AFN (2.95 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | 50 AFN 0.60 USD |
You would have to pay 3.12 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Nepal compared to that of Afghanistan.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 250 AFN (3 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 2.51 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 2.05 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 7,000 NPR (53.20 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 1,800 AFN (21.60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 250 AFN (3 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 60 AFN (0.72 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 2.46 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 1.74 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 80,000 NPR (608 USD) | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) | 20,000 AFN (240 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 200,000 NPR (1,520 USD) | 50,000 AFN (600 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 300,000 NPR (2,280 USD) | 70,000 AFN (840 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 2.79 times more for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 1,200 NPR (9.12 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 1.98 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) | 2,500 AFN (30 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 2.20 times more for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 50,000 NPR (380 USD) | 30,000 AFN (360 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 400 NPR per hour (3.04 USD) | 500 AFN per hour (6 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 13 % | 0 to 20 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 10 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 60 | 35 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) | 200,000 AFN (2,400 USD) |
If you lived in Nepal, you would earn 2.99 times less salary as compared to Afghanistan.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Nepal ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.34 times less in Nepal, as compared to Afghanistan.
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