- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 287 Afghani (kr25) | kr127 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 205 Afghani (kr18) | kr76 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 195 Afghani (kr17) | kr42 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 Afghani (kr5.36) | kr9 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (kr7) | kr33 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (kr4.02) | kr17 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 259 Afghani (kr22) | kr57 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (kr5.97) | kr18 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (kr2.13) | kr11 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 380 Afghani (kr33) | kr11 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (kr183) | kr76 | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (kr4.20) | kr20 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (kr3.38) | kr14 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 44,289 Afghani (kr3,812) | kr14,501 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (kr1,924) | kr10,925 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (kr332) | kr1,008 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (kr2,899) | kr10,078 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (kr1,612) | kr6,638 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (kr463) | kr824 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,107 Afghani (kr181) | kr198 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,713 Afghani (kr2,041) | kr3,266 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (kr587) | kr837 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 262 Afghani (kr23) | kr63 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr175 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,801 Afghani (kr155) | kr763 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,951 Afghani (kr168) | kr310 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (kr179) | kr906 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,312 Afghani (kr199) | kr1,258 | - 84% | |
| 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 (kr170,001) | kr250,689 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (kr3.84) | kr11 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (kr301) | kr510 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (kr38) | kr49 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (kr28) | kr90 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr415 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (kr22) | kr42 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (kr23) | kr22 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (kr23) | kr23 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (kr7) | kr13 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (kr13) | kr15 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (kr25) | kr250 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (kr43) | kr370 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (kr24) | kr204 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr572 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (kr86) | kr664 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (kr22) | kr94 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (kr21) | kr41 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (kr43) | kr47 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (kr603) | kr4,008 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (kr0.43) | kr1.01 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (kr116) | kr232 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (kr14) | kr44 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,902 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Denmark
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