Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 323 Afghani (£3.51) | £13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 425 Afghani (£4.61) | £6 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 176 Afghani (£1.91) | £3.87 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 71 Afghani (£0.77) | £1.20 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Afghani (£1.09) | £3.27 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (£0.50) | £2.36 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 214 Afghani (£2.32) | £5.27 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (£0.78) | £2.35 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (£0.31) | £1.03 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (£2.19) | £2.83 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (£17) | £9 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (£0.71) | £1.79 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Afghani (£0.31) | £1.34 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,028 Afghani (£554) | £953 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,368 Afghani (£210) | £1,073 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,350 Afghani (£47) | £297 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (£277) | £702 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (£176) | £544 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (£64) | £125 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,489 Afghani (£27) | £25 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,391 Afghani (£221) | £418 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (£82) | £129 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (£3.19) | £7 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 199 Afghani (£2.16) | £13 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,193 Afghani (£13) | £69 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (£18) | £37 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,224 Afghani (£35) | £99 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,790 Afghani (£30) | £52 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (£15,637) | £17,412 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 61 Afghani (£0.67) | £1.52 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (£30) | £65 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 753 Afghani (£8) | £18 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 188 Afghani (£2.04) | £2.31 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 310 Afghani (£3.37) | £4.96 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £94 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (£1.97) | £2.68 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 232 Afghani (£2.51) | £1.57 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 260 Afghani (£2.82) | £4.18 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (£0.81) | £2.17 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (£1.09) | £1.68 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 Afghani (£2.78) | £13 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kabul | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 605 Afghani (£7) | £61 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (£3.95) | £15 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (£13) | £83 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (£17) | £72 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (£8) | £7 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Afghani (£2.15) | £3.57 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 369 Afghani (£4.00) | £4.42 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (£204) | £502 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 Afghani (£0.03) | £0.09 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,828 Afghani (£20) | £50 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani (£1.78) | £11 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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