Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (241 kr) | 4,287 kr | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (482 kr) | 2,748 kr | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (209 kr) | 1,229 kr | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (64 kr) | 241 kr | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (174 kr) | 815 kr | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (40 kr) | 653 kr | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (121 kr) | 1,271 kr | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (80 kr) | 429 kr | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (48 kr) | 475 kr | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (444 kr) | 662 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (2,010 kr) | 6,302 kr | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (193 kr) | 346 kr | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 669 kr | - | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 348,121 kr | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 277,000 kr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (8,041 kr) | 65,177 kr | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (16,083 kr) | 214,441 kr | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (16,083 kr) | 189,329 kr | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (3,217 kr) | 42,933 kr | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (2,412 kr) | 6,518 kr | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (24,124 kr) | 165,479 kr | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (10,965 kr) | 49,096 kr | - 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (1,608 kr) | 3,317 kr | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 11,734 kr | - | |
| Clothes | - 93% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 93% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (804 kr) | 37,157 kr | - 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (1,126 kr) | 15,761 kr | - 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (8,041 kr) | 31,870 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (2,412 kr) | 67,739 kr | - 96% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,967,620 kr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (125 kr) | 296 kr | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (3,304 kr) | 11,269 kr | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (111 kr) | 713 kr | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (643 kr) | 3,600 kr | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 24,000 kr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (402 kr) | 1,114 kr | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (309 kr) | 2,112 kr | - 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (466 kr) | 851 kr | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (129 kr) | 1,255 kr | - 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (145 kr) | 653 kr | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (563 kr) | 7,548 kr | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 9,762 kr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,350 kr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 28,094 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 21,937 kr | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (1,447 kr) | 3,419 kr | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (1,287 kr) | 989 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (322 kr) | 1,777 kr | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 188,000 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (6 kr) | 70 kr | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (1,608 kr) | 13,622 kr | - 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (322 kr) | 1,792 kr | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 196 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Iceland
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