Travel Info
Currency Info
Afghanistan's currency, exchange rates, daily budgets, and essential money tips for travellers.
Official Currency
Afghani
AFN · ؋
1 USD equals
≈ 64.5 AFN
Approximate — check live rates
Best to carry
USD + AFN
Cash only — no cards
Cash is King in Afghanistan
Afghanistan operates almost entirely on cash. Credit cards, ATMs, and digital payments are not reliably available. Always carry enough USD and Afghan Afghani in small bills before you travel.
Exchange Rates
Common Currencies to AFN
Approximate rates — always verify with a local money changer or bank before exchanging.
Rates are approximate and fluctuate daily. Money changers (sarrafi) in Kabul, Herat, and Mazar typically offer the best rates. Avoid exchanging at airports or hotels.
Daily Budget
How Much Will You Spend?
Afghanistan is an affordable destination. Here's what to expect at different comfort levels.
$20 – $40 /day
- Basic guesthouse: $10–15/night
- Local restaurant meal: $2–5
- Shared taxi: $1–3
- Bottled water: $0.30
$50 – $100 /day
- 3-star hotel: $40–65/night
- Restaurant meal: $8–15
- Private taxi: $10–20/day
- Local SIM card: $3–5
$120 – $200+ /day
- 4–5 star hotel: $80–150/night
- Fine dining: $20–40
- Private driver: $40–70/day
- Guided tour: $50–100
City Prices
Prices by City
Typical costs across Afghanistan's main cities in USD.
Money Tips
Do's & Don'ts
Essential tips to manage your money safely and efficiently in Afghanistan.
USD is widely accepted across major cities and tourist areas
Carry small denomination bills — change is often scarce
Bazaars and local shops prefer Afghani (AFN) cash
Money changers (sarrafi) offer competitive rates in cities
Credit and debit cards are not accepted almost anywhere
ATMs are extremely rare — do not rely on them
Avoid exchanging money at airports — rates are poor
Traveller's cheques are not accepted in Afghanistan
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