Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Iceland
Currency:
Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (290 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (580 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (251 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (77 kr) | 236 kr | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (209 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (48 kr) | 666 kr | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (145 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (97 kr) | 399 kr | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (58 kr) | 468 kr | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (533 kr) | 699 kr | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (2,415 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (232 kr) | 396 kr | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 589 kr | - | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 340,925 kr | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 290,344 kr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (9,661 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (19,322 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (19,322 kr) | 155,625 kr | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (3,864 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (2,898 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (65,751 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (13,174 kr) | 24,394 kr | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (1,932 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 7,154 kr | - | |
Clothes | - 90% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 90% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (966 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (1,353 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (9,661 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (2,898 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 92% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 6,086,940 kr | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (150 kr) | 313 kr | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (3,969 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (134 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (773 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,528 kr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (483 kr) | 750 kr | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (372 kr) | 665 kr | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (560 kr) | 948 kr | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (155 kr) | 863 kr | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (174 kr) | 577 kr | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (676 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Afghanistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 12,694 kr | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,796 kr | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,961 kr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 18,942 kr | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (1,739 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (1,546 kr) | 697 kr | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (387 kr) | 1,183 kr | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 179,000 kr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (7 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (1,932 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (386 kr) | 1,775 kr | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Iceland
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