Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Denmark
Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (kr15) | kr154 | - 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (kr29) | kr97 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (kr13) | kr41 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (kr3.89) | kr14 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (kr10) | kr38 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (kr2.43) | kr31 | - 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (kr7) | kr60 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (kr4.86) | kr20 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (kr2.91) | kr13 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (kr27) | kr12 | + 127% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (kr121) | kr93 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (kr12) | kr20 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | kr20 | - | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | kr17,444 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | kr13,557 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (kr486) | kr1,411 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (kr972) | kr11,127 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (kr972) | kr7,925 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (kr194) | kr989 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (kr146) | kr209 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (kr3,306) | kr2,807 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (kr662) | kr525 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (kr97) | kr74 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr249 | - | |
Clothes | - 80% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 80% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (kr49) | kr794 | - 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (kr68) | kr342 | - 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (kr486) | kr744 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (kr146) | kr1,104 | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr304,123 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (kr8) | kr14 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (kr200) | kr594 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (kr7) | kr34 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (kr39) | kr138 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr485 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (kr24) | kr44 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (kr19) | kr21 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (kr28) | kr24 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (kr8) | kr19 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (kr9) | kr15 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (kr34) | kr300 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | kr465 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | kr242 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr859 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | kr788 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (kr87) | kr115 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (kr78) | kr42 | + 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (kr19) | kr49 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr5,211 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (kr0.35) | kr1.05 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (kr97) | kr272 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (kr19) | kr59 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on November 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Denmark
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