Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (C$12) | C$21 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (C$8) | C$12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (C$3.34) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (C$1.04) | C$2.81 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (C$1.72) | C$4.56 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (C$0.66) | C$4.36 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (C$2.64) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (C$1.27) | C$4.18 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (C$0.44) | C$2.85 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (C$3.94) | C$3.67 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (C$23) | C$18 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (C$0.94) | C$2.63 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (C$0.56) | C$2.58 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (C$290) | C$2,897 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (C$178) | C$2,260 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (C$97) | C$238 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (C$286) | C$1,855 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (C$172) | C$1,492 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (C$110) | C$147 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (C$117) | C$72 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (C$327) | C$411 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (C$97) | C$183 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (C$4.17) | C$12 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (C$24) | C$73 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (C$33) | C$50 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (C$40) | C$115 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (C$47) | C$147 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (C$25,936) | C$26,873 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (C$1.06) | C$1.68 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (C$29) | C$120 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (C$5.14) | C$21 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$166 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (C$2.75) | C$5.53 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (C$3.85) | C$5.70 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (C$0.87) | C$3.39 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (C$1.70) | C$3.13 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (C$3.54) | C$29 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (C$8) | C$67 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (C$6) | C$30 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (C$18) | C$153 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (C$28) | C$103 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (C$10) | C$13 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (C$2.70) | C$5.07 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (C$2.86) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (C$429) | C$781 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (C$0.04) | C$0.38 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (C$31) | C$62 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (C$3.91) | C$17 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,874 prices entered by 809 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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