Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (kr 15) | kr 228 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (kr 69) | kr 133 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (kr 35) | kr 79 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (kr 12) | kr 24 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (kr 15) | kr 55 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (kr 6) | kr 49 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (kr 76) | kr 80 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (kr 15) | kr 33 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (kr 4.59) | kr 22 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (kr 42) | kr 35 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (kr 191) | kr 185 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (kr 9) | kr 34 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (kr 1.91) | kr 31 | - 94% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (kr 18,417) | kr 23,700 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (kr 2,677) | kr 18,199 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (kr 306) | kr 2,630 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (kr 1,530) | kr 16,177 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (kr 1,530) | kr 12,495 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (kr 306) | kr 2,101 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (kr 229) | kr 474 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (kr 3,951) | kr 7,556 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (kr 1,043) | kr 1,600 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (kr 153) | kr 99 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr 342 | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (kr 184) | kr 1,040 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (kr 107) | kr 479 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (kr 535) | kr 1,131 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (kr 459) | kr 1,529 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr 410,570 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (kr 314) | kr 809 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (kr 55) | kr 91 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (kr 18) | kr 107 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr 521 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (kr 38) | kr 53 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (kr 76) | kr 37 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (kr 34) | kr 57 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (kr 12) | kr 35 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (kr 14) | kr 27 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (kr 38) | kr 494 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (kr 46) | kr 785 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | kr 321 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 584 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | kr 1,043 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (kr 138) | kr 159 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (kr 18) | kr 50 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr 105 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr 5,946 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (kr 0.46) | kr 1.11 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (kr 229) | kr 511 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (kr 54) | kr 151 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 691 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Norway
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