Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Norway is 3.06 times more expensive as compared to Afghanistan.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Norway and Afghanistan. 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 Norway and Afghanistan.
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Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 12,500 NOK (1,125 USD) | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 27,500 NOK (2,475 USD) | 45,000 AFN (540 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,500 NOK (765 USD) | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 14,000 NOK (1,260 USD) | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.5 % | 3.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 0.2 to 0.7 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Norway is 4.27 times more expensive than Afghanistan.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 2565.00% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Norway costs 37.50 times more compared to Afghanistan.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 204.05% more in Norway compared to Afghanistan.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 5 NOK (0.45 USD) | 15.30 AFN (0.18 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 120 NOK (10.80 USD) | 450 AFN (5.40 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 250 AFN (3 USD) |
In Norway, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.20 times more expensive than the cost in Afghanistan.
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 199.17% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Apples (1 KG) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 90 AFN (1.08 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 40 AFN (0.48 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 2.91 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 130 NOK (11.70 USD) | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Soft Drink | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) |
Pizza for One | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 180 NOK (16.20 USD) | 250 AFN (3 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 529.85% more in Norway compared to Afghanistan.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 70 NOK (6.30 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 350 NOK (31.50 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 3.70 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) | 10 AFN (0.12 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 20 AFN (0.24 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 3.82 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 350,000 NOK (31,500 USD) | 2,000,000 AFN (24,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 2,500 NOK (225 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 12,000 NOK (1,080 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 4 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 65 AFN (0.78 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) | 246 AFN (2.95 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 60 NOK 5.40 USD | 50 AFN 0.60 USD |
You would have to pay 1.39 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Norway compared to that of Afghanistan.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Doctor Visit | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Eye Exam | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Vaccinations | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 250 AFN (3 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 8.94 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Haircuts | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 10.07 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Summer Dress | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,800 AFN (21.60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 250 AFN (3 USD) |
Socks For Men | 100 NOK (9 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Socks For Women | 100 NOK (9 USD) | 60 AFN (0.72 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 6.96 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Children's Jeans | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 3,000 NOK (270 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 8.88 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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PreSchool Fees | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 15,000 NOK (1,350 USD) | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) |
Private School Fees | 30,000 NOK (2,700 USD) | 20,000 AFN (240 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 100,000 NOK (9,000 USD) | 50,000 AFN (600 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 120,000 NOK (10,800 USD) | 70,000 AFN (840 USD) |
After School Activities | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Special Education Services | 10,000 NOK (900 USD) | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) |
Tutoring | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
School Supplies | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 12.55 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) |
Gym Membership | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Bowling | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) |
Mini Golf | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Video Games | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
Streaming Services | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 500 AFN (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 5.82 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Language Classes | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 2,500 AFN (30 USD) |
Art Classes | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) |
Music Lessons | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) |
Educational Software | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of Afghanistan, you would have to pay 18.47 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) | 30,000 AFN (360 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 35,000 NOK (3,150 USD) | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 666.67 NOK per hour (60 USD) | 500 AFN per hour (6 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 20 % |
Social Security Contributions | 8 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 80 | 35 |
Median Household Income | 70,000 NOK (6,300 USD) | 200,000 AFN (2,400 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, you would earn 4.54 times more salary as compared to Afghanistan.
Indicators | Norway | Afghanistan |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 7.33 times more in Norway, as compared to Afghanistan.
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