Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Afghanistan instead of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Afghanistan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$2.34
AFN168
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$4.88
AFN349
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.48
AFN34
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.19
AFN14
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Afghanistan
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.24
AFN17
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$1.99
AFN143
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$2.40
AFN172
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.73
AFN124
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.49
AFN106
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.28
AFN20
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.38
AFN27
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.33
AFN24
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.25
AFN18
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.21
AFN15
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.16
AFN12
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Afghanistan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.06
AFN291
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$15.44
AFN1,105
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$8,439.56
AFN604,266
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$11.80
AFN845
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Afghanistan
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$189.66
AFN13,579
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$88.17
AFN6,313
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$59.20
AFN4,239
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$100.63
AFN7,205
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Afghanistan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$37.05
AFN2,653
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$1,462.66
AFN104,725
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Afghanistan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$4.14
AFN297
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.05
AFN75
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$1.90
AFN136
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$11.46
AFN820
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.29
AFN236
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Afghanistan
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$15.11
AFN1,082
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$18.99
AFN1,359
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$26.51
AFN1,898
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$25.50
AFN1,826
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