Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (2.53KM) | 20KM | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (11KM) | 11KM | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (5.82KM) | 6KM | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (2.03KM) | 2.39KM | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (2.43KM) | 5.16KM | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (1.01KM) | 3.53KM | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (13KM) | 12KM | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (2.53KM) | 2.20KM | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (0.76KM) | 1.94KM | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (7KM) | 1.64KM | + 326% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (32KM) | 19KM | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (1.52KM) | 2.77KM | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (0.32KM) | 1.54KM | - 79% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (3,049KM) | 1,026KM | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (443KM) | 700KM | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (51KM) | 279KM | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (253KM) | 672KM | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (253KM) | 452KM | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (51KM) | 163KM | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (38KM) | 26KM | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (654KM) | 748KM | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (173KM) | 506KM | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (25KM) | 11KM | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 12KM | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (30KM) | 138KM | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (18KM) | 64KM | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (82KM) | 172KM | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (76KM) | 147KM | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 49,156KM | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (1.77KM) | 2.54KM | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (52KM) | 53KM | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (9KM) | 18KM | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (3.04KM) | 11KM | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 42KM | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (6KM) | 5.70KM | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (13KM) | 8KM | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (5.57KM) | 7KM | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (2.03KM) | 2.59KM | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (2.28KM) | 4.51KM | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (6KM) | 10KM | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (8KM) | 38KM | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 15KM | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 43KM | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 73KM | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (23KM) | 9KM | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (3.04KM) | 3.41KM | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 3.50KM | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 924KM | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.08KM) | 0.18KM | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (38KM) | 50KM | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (9KM) | 7KM | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 189 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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