Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (17KM) | 17KM | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (12KM) | 8KM | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (4.72KM) | 5.26KM | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (1.47KM) | 1.96KM | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (2.43KM) | 4.53KM | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (0.94KM) | 3.32KM | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (3.74KM) | 14KM | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (1.80KM) | 1.91KM | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (0.62KM) | 1.70KM | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (5.57KM) | 1.23KM | + 354% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (32KM) | 27KM | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (1.34KM) | 2.45KM | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (0.80KM) | 1.12KM | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 63% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (411KM) | 1,508KM | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (252KM) | 852KM | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (137KM) | 335KM | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (404KM) | 627KM | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (243KM) | 450KM | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (156KM) | 100KM | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (323KM) | 32KM | + 898% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (462KM) | 610KM | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (138KM) | 248KM | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (5.89KM) | 32KM | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 10KM | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (34KM) | 77KM | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (47KM) | 93KM | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (56KM) | 140KM | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (67KM) | 80KM | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (36,672KM) | 37,000KM | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (1.47KM) | 3.26KM | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (42KM) | 47KM | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (1.01KM) | 9KM | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (8KM) | 30KM | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 50KM | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (5.05KM) | 14KM | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (3.89KM) | 7KM | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (5.86KM) | 3.87KM | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (1.62KM) | 1.39KM | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (1.82KM) | 2.35KM | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (7KM) | 15KM | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (11KM) | 23KM | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (9KM) | 15KM | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 31KM | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (40KM) | 64KM | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (14KM) | 15KM | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (3.82KM) | 3.90KM | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (4.05KM) | 5.99KM | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (607KM) | 924KM | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.05KM) | 0.80KM | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (44KM) | 56KM | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (5.52KM) | 6KM | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 182 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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