Cost of living in Syria compared to Afghanistan
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Syria is 41% cheaper than in Afghanistan | ||||
Syria | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,836 £ (240 Afghani) | 150 Afghani | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,673 £ (124 Afghani) | 300 Afghani | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41,108 £ (225 Afghani) | 130 Afghani | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,695 £ (42 Afghani) | 40 Afghani | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,944 £ (65 Afghani) | 108 Afghani | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,518 £ (14 Afghani) | 25 Afghani | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,514 £ (47 Afghani) | 75 Afghani | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,530 £ (14 Afghani) | 50 Afghani | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,836 £ (10 Afghani) | 30 Afghani | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 £ (22 Afghani) | 276 Afghani | - 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 £ (110 Afghani) | 1,250 Afghani | - 91% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8,302 £ (46 Afghani) | 120 Afghani | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 £ (22 Afghani) | - | - | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Syria is 13% cheaper than in Afghanistan | ||||
Syria | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200,000 £ (6,579 Afghani) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800,000 £ (4,386 Afghani) | 5,000 Afghani | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,200,000 £ (12,062 Afghani) | 10,000 Afghani | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 £ (7,676 Afghani) | 10,000 Afghani | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 £ (2,193 Afghani) | 2,000 Afghani | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 £ (137 Afghani) | 1,500 Afghani | - 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (14,268 Afghani) | 34,029 Afghani | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (5,706 Afghani) | 6,818 Afghani | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (106 Afghani) | 1,000 Afghani | - 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (110 Afghani) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Syria is 20% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Syria | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 106,229 £ (582 Afghani) | 500 Afghani | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251,776 £ (1,380 Afghani) | 700 Afghani | + 97% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319,763 £ (1,753 Afghani) | 5,000 Afghani | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 398,224 £ (2,183 Afghani) | 1,500 Afghani | + 46% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Syria is 43% cheaper than in Afghanistan | ||||
Syria | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (466,042 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,976 £ (44 Afghani) | 78 Afghani | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (275 Afghani) | 2,054 Afghani | - 87% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Syria is 38% cheaper than in Afghanistan | ||||
Syria | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (23 Afghani) | 69 Afghani | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (36 Afghani) | 400 Afghani | - 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (44 Afghani) | 250 Afghani | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,846 £ (136 Afghani) | 192 Afghani | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,000 £ (49 Afghani) | 290 Afghani | - 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,917 £ (65 Afghani) | 80 Afghani | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11,953 £ (66 Afghani) | 90 Afghani | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,237 £ (111 Afghani) | 350 Afghani | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Syria is 21% cheaper than in Afghanistan | ||||
Syria | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,591 £ (299 Afghani) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 £ (110 Afghani) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200,000 £ (1,097 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,987 £ (55 Afghani) | 900 Afghani | - 94% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 £ (33 Afghani) | 800 Afghani | - 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,450 £ (68 Afghani) | 200 Afghani | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 £ (27,414 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 3.60 Afghani | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,645 £ (327 Afghani) | 1,000 Afghani | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (72 Afghani) | 200 Afghani | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 103 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 29% cheaper than in Afghanistan
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