Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (C$5.30) | C$18 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (C$2.48) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (C$1.21) | C$2.42 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (C$1.62) | C$3.88 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (C$0.70) | C$3.92 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (C$2.24) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (C$0.89) | C$3.86 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (C$0.43) | C$2.55 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (C$5.11) | C$3.28 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (C$37) | C$18 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (C$1.10) | C$2.31 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (C$0.52) | C$2.16 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (C$746) | C$2,257 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (C$604) | C$1,725 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (C$69) | C$165 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (C$906) | C$1,711 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (C$474) | C$1,203 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (C$86) | C$111 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (C$101) | C$53 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (C$278) | C$415 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (C$78) | C$158 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (C$5.03) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (C$20) | C$69 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (C$44) | C$52 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (C$48) | C$112 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (C$53) | C$139 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (C$8,282) | C$25,291 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (C$0.81) | C$1.24 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (C$60) | C$116 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (C$2.59) | C$11 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (C$4.31) | C$21 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$81 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (C$2.15) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (C$2.16) | C$5.00 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (C$4.75) | C$5.11 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (C$1.38) | C$3.00 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (C$1.73) | C$2.36 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (C$2.59) | C$24 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (C$8) | C$29 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$162 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (C$29) | C$98 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (C$4.47) | C$12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (C$8) | C$4.86 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (C$9) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (C$620) | C$574 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (C$0.09) | C$0.40 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (C$140) | C$58 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (C$1.99) | C$14 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,457 prices entered by 2,013 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Canada
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