Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 310 Afghani (C$5.34) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 270 Afghani (C$4.66) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 182 Afghani (C$3.14) | C$5.78 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (C$1.09) | C$1.98 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (C$1.51) | C$4.18 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (C$0.75) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 Afghani (C$2.97) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 Afghani (C$1.07) | C$4.24 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Afghani (C$0.42) | C$3.76 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (C$3.48) | C$3.41 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,659 Afghani (C$29) | C$19 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 54 Afghani (C$0.93) | C$2.48 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (C$0.59) | C$1.93 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,965 Afghani (C$586) | C$2,136 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,734 Afghani (C$496) | C$1,241 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,562 Afghani (C$61) | C$133 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 35,672 Afghani (C$615) | C$1,120 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 21,640 Afghani (C$373) | C$806 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,096 Afghani (C$88) | C$66 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,467 Afghani (C$60) | C$54 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,570 Afghani (C$458) | C$311 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,842 Afghani (C$170) | C$97 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 Afghani (C$4.31) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Afghani (C$2.59) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,401 Afghani (C$24) | C$60 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,928 Afghani (C$33) | C$39 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,933 Afghani (C$51) | C$98 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,750 Afghani (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,562,380 Afghani (C$26,957) | C$22,935 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 Afghani (C$0.76) | C$1.39 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,272 Afghani (C$39) | C$67 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 389 Afghani (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Afghani (C$2.45) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 290 Afghani (C$4.99) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 171 Afghani (C$2.95) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 186 Afghani (C$3.21) | C$3.85 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 249 Afghani (C$4.30) | C$4.28 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 Afghani (C$1.35) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 Afghani (C$1.72) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 281 Afghani (C$4.85) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 862 Afghani (C$15) | C$52 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 367 Afghani (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,134 Afghani (C$54) | C$96 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,451 Afghani (C$25) | C$9 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 222 Afghani (C$3.83) | C$5.42 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 447 Afghani (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,015 Afghani (C$397) | C$647 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.35 Afghani (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,629 Afghani (C$28) | C$35 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147 Afghani (C$2.53) | C$11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 243 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,366 (195,097 Afghani) in Kabul.
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