Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (190 Дин.) | 992 Дин. | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (380 Дин.) | 828 Дин. | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (165 Дин.) | 371 Дин. | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (51 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (137 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (32 Дин.) | 185 Дин. | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (95 Дин.) | 456 Дин. | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (63 Дин.) | 117 Дин. | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (38 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (350 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (1,585 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (152 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 76 Дин. | - | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 135,216 Дин. | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 83,740 Дин. | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (6,339 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (12,679 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (12,679 Дин.) | 56,275 Дин. | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (2,536 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (1,902 Дин.) | 2,672 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (19,018 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (8,644 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (1,268 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 712 Дин. | - | |
| Clothes | - 78% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 78% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (634 Дин.) | 10,465 Дин. | - 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (888 Дин.) | 3,748 Дин. | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (6,339 Дин.) | 9,886 Дин. | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (1,902 Дин.) | 12,519 Дин. | - 85% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,702,540 Дин. | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (98 Дин.) | 189 Дин. | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (2,605 Дин.) | 2,929 Дин. | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (88 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (507 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 2,706 Дин. | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (317 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (244 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (368 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (101 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (114 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (444 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 2,458 Дин. | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,389 Дин. | - | |
| 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 | - | 4,137 Дин. | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (1,141 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (1,014 Дин.) | 218 Дин. | + 366% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (254 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 80,381 Дин. | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (4.56 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (1,268 Дин.) | 3,455 Дин. | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (254 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 454 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Serbia
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