Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (kr38) | kr117 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (kr35) | kr77 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (kr12) | kr34 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (kr5.98) | kr10 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (kr6) | kr31 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (kr4.09) | kr27 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (kr20) | kr58 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (kr4.12) | kr19 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (kr2.32) | kr15 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (kr191) | kr90 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (kr7) | kr21 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (kr5.09) | kr13 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (kr3,738) | kr12,978 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (kr2,432) | kr9,884 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (kr669) | kr1,531 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (kr2,592) | kr7,979 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (kr2,038) | kr5,801 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (kr565) | kr960 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (kr388) | kr139 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (kr2,087) | kr3,202 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (kr827) | kr767 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (kr60) | kr56 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (kr25) | kr142 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (kr135) | kr802 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (kr491) | kr303 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (kr425) | kr907 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (kr286) | kr1,136 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (kr67,405) | kr268,456 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (kr3.45) | kr11 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (kr245) | kr540 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (kr12) | kr76 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (kr33) | kr98 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr372 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (kr44) | kr37 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (kr13) | kr20 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (kr29) | kr29 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (kr9) | kr13 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (kr9) | kr19 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (kr23) | kr177 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (kr64) | kr363 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (kr43) | kr207 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (kr123) | kr898 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (kr177) | kr697 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (kr74) | kr100 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (kr16) | kr42 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (kr41) | kr45 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (kr2,297) | kr3,709 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (kr0.28) | kr2.09 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (kr686) | kr230 | + 199% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (kr14) | kr52 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,077 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Denmark
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