Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 61% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 362 Afghani (kr29) | kr131 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 409 Afghani (kr33) | kr82 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 184 Afghani (kr15) | kr39 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (kr5.46) | kr12 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 103 Afghani (kr8) | kr33 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (kr3.68) | kr22 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 159 Afghani (kr13) | kr56 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Afghani (kr5.60) | kr19 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (kr2.35) | kr12 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (kr16) | kr10 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (kr125) | kr97 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (kr5.50) | kr20 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (kr2.42) | kr13 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 69% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,965 Afghani (kr2,779) | kr11,583 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,869 Afghani (kr1,579) | kr9,449 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,139 Afghani (kr408) | kr848 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (kr2,030) | kr8,388 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (kr1,287) | kr6,707 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (kr468) | kr587 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,946 Afghani (kr314) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,356 Afghani (kr1,379) | kr2,600 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (kr601) | kr552 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (kr23) | kr61 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (kr24) | kr131 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 69% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,544 Afghani (kr123) | kr736 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (kr132) | kr300 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,961 Afghani (kr235) | kr906 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (kr214) | kr1,028 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 67% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (kr114,548) | kr286,083 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 Afghani (kr4.64) | kr14 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (kr217) | kr613 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 451 Afghani (kr36) | kr320 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 38% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 140 Afghani (kr11) | kr35 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 342 Afghani (kr27) | kr82 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (kr14) | kr37 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (kr15) | kr19 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Afghani (kr21) | kr18 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (kr5.95) | kr11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 134 Afghani (kr11) | kr16 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 276 Afghani (kr22) | kr217 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 69% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 752 Afghani (kr60) | kr369 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (kr29) | kr219 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (kr97) | kr698 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (kr125) | kr637 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (kr59) | kr86 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 Afghani (kr16) | kr48 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (kr32) | kr47 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (kr1,497) | kr3,682 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66 Afghani (kr0.29) | kr0.94 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,721 Afghani (kr137) | kr196 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 165 Afghani (kr13) | kr50 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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