- 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 | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 438 Afghani (Dirham 24) | Dirham 25 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 332 Afghani (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 178 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 71 Afghani (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 8 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (Dirham 4.50) | Dirham 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (Dirham 2.51) | Dirham 6 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 Afghani (Dirham 3.96) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (Dirham 1.66) | Dirham 9 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 182 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,462 Afghani (Dirham 79) | Dirham 48 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 Afghani (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 5.16 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 Afghani (Dirham 2.22) | Dirham 4.56 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 70% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 48,399 Afghani (Dirham 2,600) | Dirham 13,583 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 29,682 Afghani (Dirham 1,595) | Dirham 11,205 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,320 Afghani (Dirham 286) | Dirham 260 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 51,558 Afghani (Dirham 2,770) | Dirham 7,278 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 23,818 Afghani (Dirham 1,280) | Dirham 5,409 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,321 Afghani (Dirham 232) | Dirham 130 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,310 Afghani (Dirham 178) | Dirham 294 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,927 Afghani (Dirham 1,286) | Dirham 1,546 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,003 Afghani (Dirham 699) | Dirham 476 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 28 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 41 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,488 Afghani (Dirham 80) | Dirham 231 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,511 Afghani (Dirham 81) | Dirham 196 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,302 Afghani (Dirham 124) | Dirham 329 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,497 Afghani (Dirham 188) | Dirham 355 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 16% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,484,660 Afghani (Dirham 79,767) | Dirham 76,866 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (Dirham 2.52) | Dirham 1.81 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,929 Afghani (Dirham 104) | Dirham 80 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 420 Afghani (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 97 Afghani (Dirham 5.19) | Dirham 20 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 257 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 66 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Afghani (Dirham 16) | Dirham 204 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 173 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 31 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 358 Afghani (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 Afghani (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 10 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 97 Afghani (Dirham 5.19) | Dirham 13 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 353 Afghani (Dirham 19) | Dirham 72 | - 74% | |
| 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 52) | Dirham 198 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 278 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 70 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 599 Afghani (Dirham 32) | Dirham 572 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,323 Afghani (Dirham 232) | Dirham 150 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,130 Afghani (Dirham 114) | Dirham 57 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 279 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 433 Afghani (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 22% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 32,533 Afghani (Dirham 1,748) | Dirham 2,120 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.18 Afghani (Dirham 0.22) | Dirham 0.38 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,756 Afghani (Dirham 94) | Dirham 371 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 133 Afghani (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,626 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 49% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 41,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 20,880
(388,631 Afghani)
in Kabul.
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