- 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 | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 326 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 272 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 210 Afghani (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 67 Afghani (Dirham 3.46) | Dirham 8 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (Dirham 4.48) | Dirham 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (Dirham 2.30) | Dirham 6 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 266 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 78 Afghani (Dirham 4.00) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Afghani (Dirham 1.51) | Dirham 9 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 182 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,892 Afghani (Dirham 98) | Dirham 48 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 55 Afghani (Dirham 2.81) | Dirham 7 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 Afghani (Dirham 1.86) | Dirham 4.56 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 71% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 45,305 Afghani (Dirham 2,337) | Dirham 13,583 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,507 Afghani (Dirham 1,677) | Dirham 11,205 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,855 Afghani (Dirham 250) | Dirham 260 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 34,519 Afghani (Dirham 1,781) | Dirham 7,278 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 23,790 Afghani (Dirham 1,227) | Dirham 5,409 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,683 Afghani (Dirham 293) | Dirham 130 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,844 Afghani (Dirham 147) | Dirham 294 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 27,505 Afghani (Dirham 1,419) | Dirham 1,644 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,817 Afghani (Dirham 610) | Dirham 486 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 249 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 31 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 41 | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 57% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,681 Afghani (Dirham 87) | Dirham 231 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,682 Afghani (Dirham 87) | Dirham 196 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,571 Afghani (Dirham 133) | Dirham 329 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,265 Afghani (Dirham 168) | Dirham 355 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 25% 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 90,329) | Dirham 76,866 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (Dirham 2.36) | Dirham 1.81 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,272 Afghani (Dirham 117) | Dirham 80 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 477 Afghani (Dirham 25) | Dirham 39 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 155 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 321 Afghani (Dirham 17) | Dirham 67 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 276 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 183 Afghani (Dirham 9) | Dirham 25 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 268 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 14 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 249 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 Afghani (Dirham 3.76) | Dirham 9 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 98 Afghani (Dirham 5.04) | Dirham 17 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 317 Afghani (Dirham 16) | Dirham 51 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 973 Afghani (Dirham 50) | Dirham 223 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 297 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 70 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 348 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,723 Afghani (Dirham 192) | Dirham 150 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,616 Afghani (Dirham 83) | Dirham 70 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 433 Afghani (Dirham 22) | Dirham 30 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 24,473 Afghani (Dirham 1,262) | Dirham 2,228 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Afghani (Dirham 0.52) | Dirham 0.38 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,491 Afghani (Dirham 77) | Dirham 371 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 147 Afghani (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,503 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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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 43,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 22,142
(429,220 Afghani)
in Kabul.
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