Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (kr 22) | kr 212 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (kr 44) | kr 128 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (kr 19) | kr 77 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (kr 5.85) | kr 23 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (kr 16) | kr 51 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (kr 3.66) | kr 49 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (kr 11) | kr 63 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (kr 7) | kr 32 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (kr 4.39) | kr 22 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (kr 40) | kr 34 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (kr 183) | kr 171 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (kr 18) | kr 35 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | kr 32 | - | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | kr 22,612 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | kr 17,353 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (kr 732) | kr 2,587 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (kr 1,463) | kr 15,157 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (kr 1,463) | kr 11,766 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (kr 293) | kr 2,594 | - 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (kr 220) | kr 471 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (kr 4,980) | kr 4,608 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (kr 998) | kr 1,871 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (kr 146) | kr 92 | + 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr 295 | - | |
Clothes | - 77% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (kr 73) | kr 951 | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (kr 102) | kr 479 | - 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (kr 732) | kr 1,081 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (kr 220) | kr 1,425 | - 85% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr 431,151 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (kr 301) | kr 807 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (kr 10) | kr 100 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (kr 59) | kr 121 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr 484 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (kr 37) | kr 51 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (kr 28) | kr 43 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (kr 42) | kr 57 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (kr 12) | kr 38 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (kr 13) | kr 28 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (kr 51) | kr 450 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Afghanistan | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | kr 785 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | kr 318 | - | |
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 132) | kr 165 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (kr 117) | kr 48 | + 142% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (kr 29) | kr 105 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr 5,485 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (kr 0.53) | kr 0.96 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (kr 146) | kr 499 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (kr 29) | kr 154 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 791 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Norway
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