Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (3.50KM) | 19KM | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (7KM) | 12KM | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (3.03KM) | 6KM | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (0.93KM) | 2.26KM | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (2.52KM) | 4.81KM | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (0.58KM) | 4.34KM | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (1.75KM) | 12KM | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (1.17KM) | 2.56KM | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (0.70KM) | 1.76KM | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (6KM) | 2.08KM | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (29KM) | 20KM | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (2.80KM) | 3.01KM | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1.71KM | - | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,016KM | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 661KM | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (117KM) | 302KM | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (233KM) | 705KM | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (233KM) | 487KM | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (47KM) | 196KM | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (35KM) | 30KM | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (350KM) | 580KM | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (159KM) | 455KM | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (23KM) | 11KM | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 12KM | - | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 79% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (12KM) | 156KM | - 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (16KM) | 79KM | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (117KM) | 211KM | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (35KM) | 206KM | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 25,000KM | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (1.81KM) | 2.63KM | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (48KM) | 62KM | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (1.62KM) | 27KM | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (9KM) | 10KM | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 50KM | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (5.83KM) | 5.70KM | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (4.49KM) | 8KM | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (7KM) | 6KM | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (1.87KM) | 2.35KM | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (2.10KM) | 6KM | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (8KM) | 11KM | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 39KM | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 19KM | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 45KM | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 81KM | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (21KM) | 10KM | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (19KM) | 3.79KM | + 393% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (4.67KM) | 4.10KM | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 924KM | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (0.08KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (23KM) | 57KM | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (4.66KM) | 7KM | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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