Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (C$2.61) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (C$1.21) | C$2.25 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (C$1.28) | C$3.88 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (C$0.74) | C$4.80 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (C$4.10) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (C$0.82) | C$3.89 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (C$0.46) | C$2.51 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.13 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (C$38) | C$18 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (C$1.37) | C$2.29 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (C$0.86) | C$2.05 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (C$748) | C$2,056 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (C$488) | C$1,551 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (C$127) | C$170 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (C$518) | C$1,601 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (C$410) | C$1,113 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (C$94) | C$110 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (C$77) | C$53 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (C$428) | C$365 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (C$163) | C$165 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (C$11) | C$11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (C$4.93) | C$23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (C$21) | C$73 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (C$59) | C$48 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (C$62) | C$107 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (C$41) | C$137 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (C$13,550) | C$25,065 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (C$0.60) | C$1.11 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (C$39) | C$110 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (C$2.47) | C$11 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (C$7) | C$17 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (C$2.63) | C$5.07 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (C$5.74) | C$5.47 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (C$1.30) | C$3.19 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (C$2.31) | C$2.70 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (C$4.49) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (C$13) | C$55 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (C$9) | C$28 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (C$25) | C$147 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (C$38) | C$95 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (C$15) | C$12 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (C$3.29) | C$4.89 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (C$8) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (C$462) | C$560 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (C$0.06) | C$0.52 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (C$138) | C$57 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (C$2.80) | C$15 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,632 prices entered by 1,137 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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