Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (14 kr) | 138 kr | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (62 kr) | 105 kr | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (31 kr) | 66 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (11 kr) | 17 kr | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (13 kr) | 44 kr | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (5.47 kr) | 37 kr | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (68 kr) | 65 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (14 kr) | 30 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (4.10 kr) | 19 kr | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (38 kr) | 19 kr | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (171 kr) | 120 kr | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (8 kr) | 29 kr | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (1.71 kr) | 16 kr | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (16,473 kr) | 17,579 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (2,394 kr) | 11,975 kr | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (274 kr) | 1,400 kr | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (1,368 kr) | 13,069 kr | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (1,368 kr) | 8,837 kr | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (274 kr) | 370 kr | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (205 kr) | 204 kr | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (3,534 kr) | 4,458 kr | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (933 kr) | 1,261 kr | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (137 kr) | 84 kr | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 372 kr | - | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 79% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (164 kr) | 1,143 kr | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (96 kr) | 449 kr | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (441 kr) | 1,329 kr | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (410 kr) | 1,421 kr | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 313,739 kr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (10 kr) | 18 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (281 kr) | 831 kr | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (49 kr) | 98 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (16 kr) | 147 kr | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 328 kr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (34 kr) | 65 kr | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (68 kr) | 41 kr | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (30 kr) | 43 kr | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (11 kr) | 33 kr | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (12 kr) | 28 kr | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (34 kr) | 356 kr | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (41 kr) | 504 kr | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 297 kr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 921 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 931 kr | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (123 kr) | 180 kr | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (16 kr) | 56 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 67 kr | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 4,366 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.41 kr) | 2.00 kr | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (205 kr) | 496 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (48 kr) | 75 kr | - 36% | |
| 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 574 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Sweden
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