- 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 | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 28% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 397 Afghani (Dirham 21) | Dirham 25 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 303 Afghani (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 198 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 67 Afghani (Dirham 3.54) | Dirham 8 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (Dirham 2.63) | Dirham 6 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 Afghani (Dirham 1.80) | Dirham 9 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 182 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,892 Afghani (Dirham 99) | Dirham 48 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 63 Afghani (Dirham 3.28) | Dirham 7 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 Afghani (Dirham 2.35) | Dirham 4.56 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 49,576 Afghani (Dirham 2,605) | Dirham 13,583 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,507 Afghani (Dirham 1,708) | Dirham 11,205 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,850 Afghani (Dirham 307) | Dirham 260 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 42,311 Afghani (Dirham 2,223) | Dirham 7,278 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,731 Afghani (Dirham 1,142) | Dirham 5,409 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,154 Afghani (Dirham 271) | Dirham 130 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,304 Afghani (Dirham 226) | Dirham 294 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,729 Afghani (Dirham 1,247) | Dirham 1,665 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,626 Afghani (Dirham 716) | Dirham 521 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 257 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 42 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,488 Afghani (Dirham 78) | Dirham 231 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,511 Afghani (Dirham 79) | Dirham 196 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,354 Afghani (Dirham 124) | Dirham 329 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,354 Afghani (Dirham 176) | Dirham 355 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 27% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,751,040 Afghani (Dirham 91,998) | Dirham 76,866 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (Dirham 2.35) | Dirham 1.81 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,307 Afghani (Dirham 121) | Dirham 80 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 479 Afghani (Dirham 25) | Dirham 39 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 125 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 326 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 67 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 283 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 173 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 26 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 322 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 16 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 72 Afghani (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 9 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 104 Afghani (Dirham 5.47) | Dirham 17 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 322 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 53 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 41% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 973 Afghani (Dirham 51) | Dirham 202 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 278 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 70 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 599 Afghani (Dirham 31) | Dirham 409 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,917 Afghani (Dirham 206) | Dirham 150 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,130 Afghani (Dirham 112) | Dirham 71 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 226 Afghani (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 433 Afghani (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 32,275 Afghani (Dirham 1,696) | Dirham 2,094 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Afghani (Dirham 0.53) | Dirham 0.38 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,768 Afghani (Dirham 93) | Dirham 371 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 140 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,515 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 43,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 23,809
(453,171 Afghani)
in Kabul.
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