Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Afghanistan is 3.06 times less expensive as compared to Norway.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Afghanistan and Norway. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Afghanistan and Norway.
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Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) | 12,500 NOK (1,125 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 45,000 AFN (540 USD) | 27,500 NOK (2,475 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) | 8,500 NOK (765 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) | 14,000 NOK (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3.5 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | 0.2 to 0.7 % |
The average housing cost in Afghanistan is 4.27 times less expensive than Norway.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 96.25% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Afghanistan costs 37.50 times less compared to Norway.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 67.11% less in Afghanistan compared to Norway.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 15.30 AFN (0.18 USD) | 5 NOK (0.45 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 450 AFN (5.40 USD) | 120 NOK (10.80 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
In Afghanistan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.20 times less expensive than the cost in Norway.
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 66.57% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Apples (1 KG) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 90 AFN (1.08 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 40 AFN (0.48 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.91 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) | 130 NOK (11.70 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Soft Drink | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Pizza for One | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 180 NOK (16.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 84.12% less in Afghanistan compared to Norway.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 70 NOK (6.30 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 350 NOK (31.50 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 3.70 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 10 AFN (0.12 USD) | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 20 AFN (0.24 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 3.82 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 2,000,000 AFN (24,000 USD) | 350,000 NOK (31,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 2,500 NOK (225 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 12,000 NOK (1,080 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 8 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 65 AFN (0.78 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 246 AFN (2.95 USD) | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 50 AFN 0.60 USD | 60 NOK 5.40 USD |
You would have to pay 1.39 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Afghanistan compared to that of Norway.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Doctor Visit | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Eye Exam | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Vaccinations | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 8.94 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Haircuts | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 10.07 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) |
Summer Dress | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Men's Suit | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,800 AFN (21.60 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 100 NOK (9 USD) |
Socks For Women | 60 AFN (0.72 USD) | 100 NOK (9 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 6.96 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Children's Jeans | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 3,000 NOK (270 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 8.88 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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PreSchool Fees | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) | 15,000 NOK (1,350 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) |
Private School Fees | 20,000 AFN (240 USD) | 30,000 NOK (2,700 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 50,000 AFN (600 USD) | 100,000 NOK (9,000 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 70,000 AFN (840 USD) | 120,000 NOK (10,800 USD) |
After School Activities | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Special Education Services | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) | 10,000 NOK (900 USD) |
Tutoring | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
School Supplies | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 12.55 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Gym Membership | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Bowling | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Mini Golf | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Video Games | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Streaming Services | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 5.82 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Language Classes | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 2,500 AFN (30 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Art Classes | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Music Lessons | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Educational Software | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 18.47 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 30,000 AFN (360 USD) | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) | 35,000 NOK (3,150 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 500 AFN per hour (6 USD) | 666.67 NOK per hour (60 USD) |
Average Bonus | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 25 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index | 35 | 80 |
Median Household Income | 200,000 AFN (2,400 USD) | 70,000 NOK (6,300 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, you would earn 4.54 times less salary as compared to Norway.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Norway |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Professional Services cost 7.33 times less in Afghanistan, as compared to Norway.
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