Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (21 kr) | 138 kr | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (42 kr) | 98 kr | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (18 kr) | 72 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (5.59 kr) | 15 kr | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (15 kr) | 43 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (3.49 kr) | 37 kr | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (10 kr) | 56 kr | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (7 kr) | 30 kr | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (4.19 kr) | 14 kr | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (39 kr) | 20 kr | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (175 kr) | 120 kr | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (17 kr) | 24 kr | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 20 kr | - | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 20,714 kr | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 14,675 kr | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (699 kr) | 2,161 kr | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (1,398 kr) | 13,744 kr | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (1,398 kr) | 9,774 kr | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (280 kr) | 1,410 kr | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (210 kr) | 328 kr | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (2,097 kr) | 4,739 kr | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (953 kr) | 1,437 kr | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (140 kr) | 113 kr | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 261 kr | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (70 kr) | 916 kr | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (98 kr) | 440 kr | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (699 kr) | 1,029 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (210 kr) | 1,461 kr | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 341,519 kr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (11 kr) | 21 kr | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (287 kr) | 891 kr | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (10 kr) | 70 kr | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (56 kr) | 211 kr | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 252 kr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (35 kr) | 37 kr | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (27 kr) | 34 kr | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (41 kr) | 37 kr | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (11 kr) | 32 kr | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (13 kr) | 19 kr | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (49 kr) | 289 kr | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Afghanistan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 467 kr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 310 kr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,140 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 898 kr | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (126 kr) | 145 kr | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (112 kr) | 44 kr | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (28 kr) | 71 kr | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 7,556 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (0.50 kr) | 1.96 kr | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (140 kr) | 445 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (28 kr) | 69 kr | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,138 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Sweden
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