- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Canada
- Comparison
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 | 296 Afghani (C$5.22) | C$18 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (C$4.21) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (C$3.39) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (C$1.11) | C$2.39 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (C$1.52) | C$4.01 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (C$0.76) | C$3.92 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (C$4.33) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (C$1.18) | C$3.87 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (C$0.45) | C$2.37 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (C$5.30) | C$3.49 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (C$39) | C$18 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (C$0.87) | C$2.40 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (C$0.68) | C$2.22 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (C$732) | C$2,095 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (C$362) | C$1,639 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (C$122) | C$152 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (C$428) | C$1,608 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (C$295) | C$1,180 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (C$117) | C$102 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (C$95) | C$53 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (C$662) | C$465 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (C$185) | C$155 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (C$4.47) | C$12 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$24 | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (C$35) | C$72 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (C$37) | C$58 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (C$39) | C$114 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (C$41) | C$134 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (C$34,869) | C$22,868 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (C$0.75) | C$1.31 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (C$62) | C$110 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (C$5.14) | C$21 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (C$3.63) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (C$4.42) | C$4.79 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (C$4.29) | C$5.47 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (C$1.31) | C$2.86 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (C$2.15) | C$2.66 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (C$5.19) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (C$12) | C$54 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (C$4.38) | C$27 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$145 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (C$22) | C$97 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (C$3.51) | C$4.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (C$6) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (C$124) | C$599 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (C$22) | C$61 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (C$2.62) | C$14 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,343 prices entered by 3,690 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Canada
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