Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Afghanistan is 2.00 times less expensive as compared to Sweden.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Afghanistan and Sweden. 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 Sweden.
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Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) | 13,000 SEK (1,183 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) | 18,000 SEK (1,638 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 45,000 AFN (540 USD) | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) | 8,000 SEK (728 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) | 16,000 SEK (1,456 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3.5 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | 0.2 to 2.0 % |
The average housing cost in Afghanistan is 3.96 times less expensive than Sweden.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 96.24% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Afghanistan costs 37.92 times less compared to Sweden.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 59.34% less in Afghanistan compared to Sweden.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) | 13 SEK (1.18 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 15.30 AFN (0.18 USD) | 5 SEK (0.45 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 450 AFN (5.40 USD) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
In Afghanistan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.60 times less expensive than the cost in Sweden.
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 55.07% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Apples (1 KG) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 90 AFN (1.08 USD) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 40 AFN (0.48 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 2.94 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) |
Soft Drink | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
Pizza for One | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 120 SEK (10.92 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 76.68% less in Afghanistan compared to Sweden.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 75 SEK (6.83 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 250 SEK (22.75 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 2.55 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) | 900 SEK (81.90 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 10 AFN (0.12 USD) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 500 AFN (6 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 20 AFN (0.24 USD) | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 3.92 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 2,000,000 AFN (24,000 USD) | 200,000 SEK (18,200 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 8 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 65 AFN (0.78 USD) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 246 AFN (2.95 USD) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 50 AFN 0.60 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.26 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Afghanistan compared to that of Sweden.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Doctor Visit | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) |
Eye Exam | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
Vaccinations | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 10.89 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Haircuts | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 5.82 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Summer Dress | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Men's Suit | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,800 AFN (21.60 USD) | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Socks For Women | 60 AFN (0.72 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 6.18 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Children's Jeans | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 5.69 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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PreSchool Fees | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) | 10,000 SEK (910 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) |
Private School Fees | 20,000 AFN (240 USD) | 15,000 SEK (1,365 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 50,000 AFN (600 USD) | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 70,000 AFN (840 USD) | 100,000 SEK (9,100 USD) |
After School Activities | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Special Education Services | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) |
Tutoring | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
School Supplies | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 8.12 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Gym Membership | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Bowling | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Mini Golf | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Video Games | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Streaming Services | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 3.70 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Language Classes | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 2,500 AFN (30 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Art Classes | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Music Lessons | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Educational Software | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 4.33 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 30,000 AFN (360 USD) | 30,000 SEK (2,730 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) | 22,000 SEK (2,002 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 500 AFN per hour (6 USD) | 666.67 SEK per hour (60.67 USD) |
Average Bonus | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 25 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 35 | 60 |
Median Household Income | 200,000 AFN (2,400 USD) | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, you would earn 2.36 times less salary as compared to Sweden.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Sweden |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 6.74 times less in Afghanistan, as compared to Sweden.
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