Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 53% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 50% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kabul | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 362 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$23 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 409 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 184 Afghani (AU$4.05) | AU$9 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (AU$1.51) | AU$1.67 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 103 Afghani (AU$2.25) | AU$8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (AU$1.02) | AU$4.27 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 159 Afghani (AU$3.50) | AU$8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Afghani (AU$1.55) | AU$4.61 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (AU$0.65) | AU$2.94 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (AU$4.43) | AU$5.29 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (AU$34) | AU$24 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (AU$1.52) | AU$2.74 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (AU$0.67) | AU$3.18 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 60% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kabul | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,965 Afghani (AU$768) | AU$2,967 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,869 Afghani (AU$436) | AU$2,189 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,139 Afghani (AU$113) | AU$290 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (AU$561) | AU$2,216 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (AU$356) | AU$1,640 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (AU$129) | AU$158 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,946 Afghani (AU$87) | AU$46 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,424 Afghani (AU$449) | AU$448 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (AU$166) | AU$263 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (AU$6) | AU$14 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (AU$7) | AU$34 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 62% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kabul | Canberra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,544 Afghani (AU$34) | AU$103 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (AU$36) | AU$94 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,961 Afghani (AU$65) | AU$158 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (AU$59) | AU$127 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 36% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kabul | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (AU$31,659) | AU$29,334 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 Afghani (AU$1.28) | AU$1.90 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (AU$60) | AU$109 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 742 Afghani (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 30% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kabul | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 140 Afghani (AU$3.08) | AU$6 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 342 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (AU$3.99) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (AU$4.25) | AU$4.31 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Afghani (AU$5.94) | AU$7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (AU$1.64) | AU$2.99 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 134 Afghani (AU$2.94) | AU$2.99 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 276 Afghani (AU$6) | AU$30 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 71% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kabul | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 752 Afghani (AU$17) | AU$59 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$34 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (AU$27) | AU$175 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (AU$35) | AU$102 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 Afghani (AU$4.33) | AU$4.60 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (AU$414) | AU$738 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66 Afghani (AU$0.08) | AU$0.90 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,721 Afghani (AU$38) | AU$66 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani (AU$3.61) | AU$38 | - 90% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 309 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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