Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kabul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 394 Afghani (C$5.60) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 389 Afghani (C$5.52) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 190 Afghani (C$2.70) | C$5.78 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (C$0.99) | C$1.98 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Afghani (C$1.40) | C$4.18 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (C$0.66) | C$3.17 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 161 Afghani (C$2.29) | C$10 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (C$0.86) | C$4.24 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (C$0.42) | C$3.76 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (C$2.86) | C$3.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,562 Afghani (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (C$0.98) | C$2.48 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (C$0.44) | C$1.93 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kabul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,929 Afghani (C$496) | C$2,136 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,704 Afghani (C$265) | C$1,241 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,724 Afghani (C$67) | C$124 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,518 Afghani (C$362) | C$1,120 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,154 Afghani (C$229) | C$805 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,872 Afghani (C$83) | C$66 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,395 Afghani (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,572 Afghani (C$264) | C$311 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (C$107) | C$97 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 305 Afghani (C$4.32) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kabul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,602 Afghani (C$23) | C$60 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,756 Afghani (C$25) | C$39 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,465 Afghani (C$35) | C$98 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,899 Afghani (C$41) | C$117 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kabul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,438,150 Afghani (C$20,409) | C$22,942 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 Afghani (C$0.68) | C$1.40 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (C$39) | C$67 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 437 Afghani (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kabul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 308 Afghani (C$4.37) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 171 Afghani (C$2.42) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (C$2.75) | C$3.85 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Afghani (C$3.68) | C$4.33 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 Afghani (C$1.04) | C$3.16 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 127 Afghani (C$1.80) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 Afghani (C$3.90) | C$20 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 804 Afghani (C$11) | C$51 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 363 Afghani (C$5.15) | C$27 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (C$17) | C$135 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,731 Afghani (C$25) | C$96 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,218 Afghani (C$17) | C$10 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 Afghani (C$2.49) | C$5.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (C$5.63) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,628 Afghani (C$321) | C$647 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.82 Afghani (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (C$24) | C$37 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 Afghani (C$2.24) | C$11 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 105 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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