- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (kr26) | kr124 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (kr21) | kr75 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (kr17) | kr41 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (kr5.47) | kr9 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (kr8) | kr33 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (kr3.73) | kr19 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (kr21) | kr57 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (kr6) | kr19 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (kr2.23) | kr11 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (kr26) | kr12 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (kr191) | kr76 | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (kr4.28) | kr20 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (kr3.33) | kr12 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (kr3,610) | kr14,910 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (kr1,787) | kr10,626 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (kr603) | kr1,254 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (kr2,110) | kr10,089 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (kr1,458) | kr6,679 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (kr578) | kr1,545 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (kr470) | kr214 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (kr3,266) | kr3,325 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (kr912) | kr756 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (kr22) | kr54 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr172 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (kr174) | kr722 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (kr183) | kr320 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (kr191) | kr853 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (kr203) | kr1,113 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (kr172,076) | kr247,025 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (kr3.69) | kr11 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (kr305) | kr525 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (kr35) | kr53 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (kr25) | kr90 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr400 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (kr18) | kr44 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (kr22) | kr23 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (kr21) | kr24 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (kr6) | kr13 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (kr11) | kr15 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (kr26) | kr235 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (kr61) | kr380 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (kr22) | kr194 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr721 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (kr109) | kr680 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (kr47) | kr89 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (kr17) | kr40 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (kr30) | kr45 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (kr2,213) | kr4,119 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr1.01 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (kr109) | kr243 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (kr13) | kr44 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,159 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.08713
DKK
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Denmark
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