- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Canada
- Kabul
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 438 Afghani (C$8) | C$14 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 332 Afghani (C$5.98) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 178 Afghani (C$3.21) | C$5.67 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 71 Afghani (C$1.28) | C$2.40 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (C$1.51) | C$4.13 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (C$0.84) | C$2.54 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318 Afghani (C$5.73) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 Afghani (C$1.33) | C$3.55 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (C$0.56) | C$3.02 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 182 Afghani (C$3.27) | C$2.26 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,462 Afghani (C$26) | C$15 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 Afghani (C$1.27) | C$2.18 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 Afghani (C$0.75) | C$1.87 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 48,399 Afghani (C$872) | C$1,186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 29,682 Afghani (C$535) | C$982 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,320 Afghani (C$96) | C$104 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 51,558 Afghani (C$929) | C$919 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 23,818 Afghani (C$429) | C$695 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,321 Afghani (C$78) | C$64 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,310 Afghani (C$60) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,927 Afghani (C$431) | C$393 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,003 Afghani (C$234) | C$111 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Afghani (C$4.28) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 Afghani (C$2.25) | C$25 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,488 Afghani (C$27) | C$61 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,511 Afghani (C$27) | C$41 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,302 Afghani (C$41) | C$95 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,497 Afghani (C$63) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,484,660 Afghani (C$26,756) | C$23,851 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (C$0.84) | C$1.19 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,929 Afghani (C$35) | C$47 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 420 Afghani (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 97 Afghani (C$1.74) | C$7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 257 Afghani (C$4.62) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Afghani (C$5.41) | C$85 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 173 Afghani (C$3.12) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 358 Afghani (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Afghani (C$4.66) | C$3.82 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 Afghani (C$1.28) | C$3.16 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 97 Afghani (C$1.74) | C$2.53 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 353 Afghani (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 973 Afghani (C$18) | C$45 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 278 Afghani (C$5.01) | C$26 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 599 Afghani (C$11) | C$84 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,323 Afghani (C$78) | C$89 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,130 Afghani (C$38) | C$9 | + 346% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 279 Afghani (C$5.03) | C$5.72 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 433 Afghani (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 44% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 32,533 Afghani (C$586) | C$850 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.18 Afghani (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,756 Afghani (C$32) | C$34 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 133 Afghani (C$2.40) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,381
(132,115 Afghani)
in Kabul.
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