Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani (C$4.55) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (C$9) | C$15 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (C$4.45) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (C$1.55) | C$2.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (C$1.86) | C$5.68 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (C$0.77) | C$5.98 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (C$10) | C$13 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (C$1.94) | C$5.25 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (C$0.58) | C$3.86 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (C$5.34) | C$3.94 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (C$24) | C$22 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (C$1.16) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (C$0.24) | C$3.20 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (C$2,330) | C$3,190 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (C$339) | C$2,630 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (C$39) | C$251 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (C$194) | C$2,174 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (C$194) | C$1,817 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (C$39) | C$131 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (C$29) | C$72 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (C$500) | C$351 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (C$132) | C$210 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (C$19) | C$18 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (C$23) | C$84 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (C$14) | C$61 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (C$62) | C$139 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (C$58) | C$170 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$33,165 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (C$1.35) | C$1.61 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (C$40) | C$112 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (C$7) | C$13 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (C$2.32) | C$24 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$151 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (C$4.84) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (C$4.26) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (C$1.55) | C$3.95 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (C$1.74) | C$3.20 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (C$4.84) | C$35 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (C$5.81) | C$72 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$34 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$130 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (C$17) | C$16 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (C$2.32) | C$5.96 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$713 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (C$0.06) | C$0.45 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (C$29) | C$64 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,969 prices entered by 415 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Canada
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