Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Denmark
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (kr68) | kr117 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (kr46) | kr69 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (kr18) | kr33 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (kr5.74) | kr11 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (kr9) | kr33 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (kr3.66) | kr21 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (kr15) | kr54 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (kr7) | kr17 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (kr2.41) | kr12 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (kr22) | kr14 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (kr126) | kr79 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (kr5.20) | kr19 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (kr3.10) | kr16 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (kr1,600) | kr15,932 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (kr981) | kr11,299 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (kr533) | kr1,233 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (kr1,576) | kr10,576 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (kr945) | kr7,615 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (kr606) | kr751 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (kr645) | kr173 | + 274% | |
40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (kr1,801) | kr2,642 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (kr537) | kr390 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (kr23) | kr57 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr164 | - | |
Clothes | - 65% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (kr131) | kr814 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (kr183) | kr325 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (kr218) | kr773 | - 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (kr260) | kr1,023 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (kr142,932) | kr269,146 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (kr5.83) | kr13 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (kr162) | kr520 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | kr41 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (kr28) | kr106 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr1,500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (kr41) | kr37 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (kr15) | kr30 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (kr21) | kr31 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (kr4.80) | kr10 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (kr9) | kr16 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (kr19) | kr199 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Afghanistan | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (kr42) | kr403 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (kr35) | kr238 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (kr97) | kr1,205 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (kr157) | kr659 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (kr53) | kr98 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (kr15) | kr42 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (kr16) | kr51 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (kr2,366) | kr3,576 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (kr0.21) | kr0.50 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (kr171) | kr278 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (kr22) | kr53 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Denmark
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