- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- United Arab Emirates
- Kabul
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Afghani (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 351 Afghani (Dirham 19) | Dirham 25 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 156 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (Dirham 3.74) | Dirham 7 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 Afghani (Dirham 4.81) | Dirham 11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44 Afghani (Dirham 2.38) | Dirham 6 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 322 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 Afghani (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32 Afghani (Dirham 1.72) | Dirham 9 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 182 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,361 Afghani (Dirham 73) | Dirham 48 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 71 Afghani (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 4.71 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 Afghani (Dirham 2.34) | Dirham 4.56 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 69% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,922 Afghani (Dirham 2,568) | Dirham 13,583 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 29,642 Afghani (Dirham 1,588) | Dirham 11,205 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,490 Afghani (Dirham 294) | Dirham 260 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 55,833 Afghani (Dirham 2,992) | Dirham 7,278 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 23,410 Afghani (Dirham 1,254) | Dirham 5,409 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,920 Afghani (Dirham 264) | Dirham 130 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,805 Afghani (Dirham 150) | Dirham 294 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,305 Afghani (Dirham 1,195) | Dirham 1,587 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,438 Afghani (Dirham 666) | Dirham 490 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 33 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 183 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 39 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 63% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,423 Afghani (Dirham 76) | Dirham 231 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,314 Afghani (Dirham 70) | Dirham 196 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,214 Afghani (Dirham 119) | Dirham 329 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,235 Afghani (Dirham 173) | Dirham 355 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 26% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,040,000 Afghani (Dirham 109,313) | Dirham 76,866 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (Dirham 2.51) | Dirham 1.81 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,567 Afghani (Dirham 84) | Dirham 80 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 532 Afghani (Dirham 29) | Dirham 23 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 56% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 96 Afghani (Dirham 5.13) | Dirham 22 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 271 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 65 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Afghani (Dirham 16) | Dirham 166 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 163 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 33 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 396 Afghani (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 249 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 76 Afghani (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 13 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 96 Afghani (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 14 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 309 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 61 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 37% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 968 Afghani (Dirham 52) | Dirham 207 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 254 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 70 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 635 Afghani (Dirham 34) | Dirham 534 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,809 Afghani (Dirham 258) | Dirham 150 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,778 Afghani (Dirham 149) | Dirham 57 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 475 Afghani (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 13,761 Afghani (Dirham 737) | Dirham 715 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.97 Afghani (Dirham 0.21) | Dirham 0.38 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Dirham 80) | Dirham 371 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 134 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,525 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 47% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 44,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 23,191
(432,786 Afghani)
in Kabul.
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