Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 62% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 Afghani (kr27) | kr136 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 Afghani (kr21) | kr67 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 Afghani (kr13) | kr29 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Afghani (kr5.20) | kr8 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (kr7) | kr26 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (kr3.44) | kr22 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 231 Afghani (kr18) | kr63 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 Afghani (kr4.32) | kr18 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (kr2.11) | kr10 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (kr16) | kr11 | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,570 Afghani (kr125) | kr79 | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (kr5.27) | kr19 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (kr3.04) | kr11 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,366 Afghani (kr3,055) | kr8,536 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,996 Afghani (kr1,752) | kr5,788 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,933 Afghani (kr393) | kr1,220 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,214 Afghani (kr2,326) | kr5,337 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,478 Afghani (kr1,471) | kr3,926 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,256 Afghani (kr419) | kr1,589 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,839 Afghani (kr306) | kr188 | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 26,103 Afghani (kr2,079) | kr3,570 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,363 Afghani (kr666) | kr710 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 296 Afghani (kr24) | kr57 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 Afghani (kr16) | kr154 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 60% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,345 Afghani (kr107) | kr786 | - 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,403 Afghani (kr191) | kr244 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 Afghani (kr214) | kr727 | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,564 Afghani (kr204) | kr1,206 | - 83% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 61% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,510 Afghani (kr97,511) | kr301,099 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (kr3.41) | kr10 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Afghani (kr212) | kr386 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 362 Afghani (kr29) | kr255 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Afghani (kr11) | kr58 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 322 Afghani (kr26) | kr73 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 196 Afghani (kr16) | kr58 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 186 Afghani (kr15) | kr28 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 261 Afghani (kr21) | kr29 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (kr6) | kr13 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (kr8) | kr16 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 Afghani (kr23) | kr176 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 62% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 823 Afghani (kr66) | kr344 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 371 Afghani (kr30) | kr191 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (kr119) | kr475 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,327 Afghani (kr185) | kr616 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,261 Afghani (kr100) | kr77 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 217 Afghani (kr17) | kr41 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 447 Afghani (kr36) | kr33 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,583 Afghani (kr1,161) | kr3,258 | - 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.10 Afghani (kr0.33) | kr0.93 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (kr133) | kr230 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Afghani (kr12) | kr42 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr11,456 (143,862 Afghani) in Kabul.
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