Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Serbia
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (1,072 Дин.) | 992 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (730 Дин.) | 828 Дин. | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (289 Дин.) | 371 Дин. | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (90 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (149 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (58 Дин.) | 185 Дин. | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (229 Дин.) | 456 Дин. | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (110 Дин.) | 117 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (38 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (342 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 319% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (1,982 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (82 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (49 Дин.) | 76 Дин. | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (25,163 Дин.) | 135,216 Дин. | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (15,430 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (8,388 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (24,772 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (14,863 Дин.) | 56,275 Дин. | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (9,533 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (19,817 Дин.) | 2,672 Дин. | + 642% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (28,317 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (8,445 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (361 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 712 Дин. | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (2,067 Дин.) | 8,540 Дин. | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (2,882 Дин.) | 3,748 Дин. | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (3,428 Дин.) | 9,886 Дин. | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (4,082 Дин.) | 12,519 Дин. | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (2,247,274 Дин.) | 2,702,540 Дин. | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (90 Дин.) | 189 Дин. | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (2,544 Дин.) | 3,255 Дин. | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (62 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (495 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 2,706 Дин. | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (310 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (238 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (359 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (99 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (111 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (434 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (667 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (543 Дин.) | 1,389 Дин. | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,799 Дин. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (2,469 Дин.) | 4,137 Дин. | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (839 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (234 Дин.) | 218 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (248 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (37,200 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (3.28 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (2,693 Дин.) | 3,455 Дин. | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (338 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 477 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Serbia
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