Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (97 kr) | 120 kr | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (66 kr) | 88 kr | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (26 kr) | 59 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (8 kr) | 14 kr | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (13 kr) | 38 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (5.22 kr) | 34 kr | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (21 kr) | 52 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (10 kr) | 27 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (3.44 kr) | 12 kr | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (31 kr) | 16 kr | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (180 kr) | 115 kr | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (7 kr) | 22 kr | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (4.42 kr) | 22 kr | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (2,283 kr) | 17,188 kr | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (1,400 kr) | 13,243 kr | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (761 kr) | 1,030 kr | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (2,247 kr) | 10,278 kr | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (1,348 kr) | 7,038 kr | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (865 kr) | 562 kr | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (920 kr) | 287 kr | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (2,569 kr) | 3,242 kr | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (766 kr) | 1,113 kr | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (33 kr) | 150 kr | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 164 kr | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (188 kr) | 863 kr | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (261 kr) | 329 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (311 kr) | 887 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (370 kr) | 1,180 kr | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (203,878 kr) | 261,139 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (8 kr) | 19 kr | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (231 kr) | 754 kr | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 70 kr | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (40 kr) | 100 kr | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 249 kr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (58 kr) | 33 kr | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (22 kr) | 35 kr | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (30 kr) | 33 kr | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (7 kr) | 22 kr | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (13 kr) | 20 kr | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (28 kr) | 281 kr | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (60 kr) | 478 kr | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (49 kr) | 284 kr | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (138 kr) | 810 kr | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (224 kr) | 902 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (76 kr) | 138 kr | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (21 kr) | 41 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (23 kr) | 74 kr | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (3,375 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.30 kr) | 1.62 kr | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (244 kr) | 333 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (31 kr) | 66 kr | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 615 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Sweden
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