Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan vs Oslo, Norway
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 72% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 Afghani (kr 37) | kr 215 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 Afghani (kr 28) | kr 123 | - 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 Afghani (kr 18) | kr 75 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Afghani (kr 7) | kr 21 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (kr 9) | kr 53 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (kr 4.68) | kr 33 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 231 Afghani (kr 25) | kr 71 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 Afghani (kr 5.89) | kr 32 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (kr 2.87) | kr 22 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (kr 22) | kr 32 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,570 Afghani (kr 170) | kr 175 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (kr 7) | kr 38 | - 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (kr 4.15) | kr 16 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 70% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,366 Afghani (kr 4,162) | kr 21,335 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,996 Afghani (kr 2,386) | kr 16,156 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,933 Afghani (kr 535) | kr 2,039 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,214 Afghani (kr 3,169) | kr 14,048 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,478 Afghani (kr 2,005) | kr 10,904 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,256 Afghani (kr 570) | kr 1,335 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,839 Afghani (kr 416) | kr 313 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,575 Afghani (kr 2,232) | kr 4,192 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,363 Afghani (kr 907) | kr 1,585 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 296 Afghani (kr 32) | kr 126 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 Afghani (kr 21) | kr 343 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 59% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,345 Afghani (kr 146) | kr 889 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,403 Afghani (kr 261) | kr 375 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 Afghani (kr 292) | kr 951 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,564 Afghani (kr 278) | kr 1,829 | - 85% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 64% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,510 Afghani (kr 132,837) | kr 314,058 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (kr 4.64) | kr 16 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Afghani (kr 289) | kr 772 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 362 Afghani (kr 39) | kr 230 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 53% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Afghani (kr 15) | kr 45 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 322 Afghani (kr 35) | kr 102 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr 830 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 196 Afghani (kr 21) | kr 36 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 186 Afghani (kr 20) | kr 40 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 261 Afghani (kr 28) | kr 44 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (kr 8) | kr 22 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (kr 11) | kr 26 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 Afghani (kr 31) | kr 435 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 70% | |||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 70% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 823 Afghani (kr 89) | kr 536 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 371 Afghani (kr 40) | kr 292 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (kr 163) | kr 1,134 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,327 Afghani (kr 252) | kr 984 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,261 Afghani (kr 137) | kr 153 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 217 Afghani (kr 23) | kr 47 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 447 Afghani (kr 49) | kr 93 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,583 Afghani (kr 1,582) | kr 4,439 | - 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.10 Afghani (kr 0.44) | kr 1.30 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (kr 181) | kr 466 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Afghani (kr 16) | kr 139 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 68% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr 68,000 in Oslo you would need to make just about kr 21,740 (200,400 Afghani) in Kabul.
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