Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (158 Дин.) | 1,850 Дин. | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (713 Дин.) | 1,006 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (364 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (127 Дин.) | 139 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (152 Дин.) | 301 Дин. | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (63 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (792 Дин.) | 598 Дин. | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (158 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (48 Дин.) | 100 Дин. | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (437 Дин.) | 90 Дин. | + 387% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (1,979 Дин.) | 1,372 Дин. | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (95 Дин.) | 163 Дин. | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (20 Дин.) | 91 Дин. | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (190,654 Дин.) | 137,959 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (27,711 Дин.) | 77,149 Дин. | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (3,167 Дин.) | 20,094 Дин. | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (15,835 Дин.) | 81,641 Дин. | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (15,835 Дин.) | 51,311 Дин. | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (3,167 Дин.) | 12,769 Дин. | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (2,375 Дин.) | 2,774 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (40,902 Дин.) | 32,729 Дин. | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (10,796 Дин.) | 16,680 Дин. | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (1,584 Дин.) | 1,397 Дин. | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 834 Дин. | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (1,900 Дин.) | 9,469 Дин. | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (1,108 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (5,542 Дин.) | 10,975 Дин. | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (4,751 Дин.) | 12,542 Дин. | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,509,890 Дин. | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (111 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (3,253 Дин.) | 2,487 Дин. | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (570 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (190 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,439 Дин. | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (396 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (792 Дин.) | 484 Дин. | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (348 Дин.) | 586 Дин. | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (127 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (143 Дин.) | 230 Дин. | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (396 Дин.) | 896 Дин. | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (475 Дин.) | 3,559 Дин. | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,309 Дин. | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,698 Дин. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 5,426 Дин. | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (1,425 Дин.) | 749 Дин. | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (190 Дин.) | 239 Дин. | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 322 Дин. | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 79,285 Дин. | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (4.75 Дин.) | 10 Дин. | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (2,375 Дин.) | 4,627 Дин. | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (554 Дин.) | 426 Дин. | + 30% | |
| 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 637 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Serbia
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