- 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 | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 608 Afghani (Dirham 33) | Dirham 25 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 362 Afghani (Dirham 19) | Dirham 25 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 156 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 67 Afghani (Dirham 3.62) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (Dirham 2.44) | Dirham 6 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 270 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 87 Afghani (Dirham 4.67) | Dirham 8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (Dirham 1.67) | Dirham 9 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 176 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,387 Afghani (Dirham 75) | Dirham 48 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 76 Afghani (Dirham 4.08) | Dirham 4.94 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 Afghani (Dirham 2.59) | Dirham 4.56 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 48,331 Afghani (Dirham 2,601) | Dirham 13,583 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 28,660 Afghani (Dirham 1,542) | Dirham 11,205 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,783 Afghani (Dirham 311) | Dirham 260 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,037 Afghani (Dirham 5,922) | Dirham 7,278 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 28,727 Afghani (Dirham 1,546) | Dirham 5,409 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,833 Afghani (Dirham 314) | Dirham 130 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,932 Afghani (Dirham 158) | Dirham 294 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 21,378 Afghani (Dirham 1,151) | Dirham 1,597 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,355 Afghani (Dirham 880) | Dirham 490 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 535 Afghani (Dirham 29) | Dirham 33 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 124 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 39 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 65% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,450 Afghani (Dirham 78) | Dirham 231 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,217 Afghani (Dirham 66) | Dirham 196 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,023 Afghani (Dirham 109) | Dirham 329 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,013 Afghani (Dirham 162) | Dirham 355 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 28% 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 109,788) | Dirham 76,866 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 Afghani (Dirham 2.64) | Dirham 1.81 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,577 Afghani (Dirham 85) | Dirham 80 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 562 Afghani (Dirham 30) | Dirham 23 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 146 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 272 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 65 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 315 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 176 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 201 Afghani (Dirham 11) | Dirham 33 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 448 Afghani (Dirham 24) | Dirham 18 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 242 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 83 Afghani (Dirham 4.49) | Dirham 13 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 Afghani (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 14 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 348 Afghani (Dirham 19) | Dirham 58 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,176 Afghani (Dirham 63) | Dirham 207 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Afghani (Dirham 22) | Dirham 70 | - 69% | |
| 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 | 5,000 Afghani (Dirham 269) | Dirham 150 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,778 Afghani (Dirham 149) | Dirham 57 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 475 Afghani (Dirham 26) | Dirham 30 | - 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 13,761 Afghani (Dirham 741) | Dirham 709 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.03 Afghani (Dirham 0.27) | Dirham 0.38 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,749 Afghani (Dirham 94) | Dirham 371 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 139 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,601 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 41% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 81,250
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 48,210
(895,803 Afghani)
in Kabul.
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