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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani (C$4.88) | C$17 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani (C$3.82) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (C$3.39) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani (C$1.01) | C$2.40 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (C$1.51) | C$3.90 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (C$0.87) | C$3.74 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani (C$3.03) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (C$1.04) | C$3.88 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani (C$0.35) | C$2.43 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (C$5.13) | C$3.32 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (C$37) | C$18 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani (C$0.99) | C$2.37 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (C$0.61) | C$2.14 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 33,078 Afghani (C$572) | C$2,081 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (C$387) | C$1,630 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (C$67) | C$147 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (C$583) | C$1,521 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (C$324) | C$1,128 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (C$93) | C$101 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (C$42) | C$53 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (C$352) | C$453 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (C$118) | C$154 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (C$4.55) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (C$27) | C$70 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (C$36) | C$113 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (C$47) | C$135 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (C$34,178) | C$23,970 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (C$0.78) | C$1.32 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (C$61) | C$109 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (C$5.63) | C$22 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (C$4.50) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (C$4.66) | C$4.81 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (C$4.65) | C$5.64 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (C$1.34) | C$2.90 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (C$2.61) | C$2.40 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (C$4.93) | C$24 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (C$9) | C$52 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (C$4.84) | C$27 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$158 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (C$17) | C$94 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (C$4.48) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (C$4.31) | C$5.01 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (C$205) | C$572 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (C$0.09) | C$0.46 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (C$23) | C$56 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (C$2.82) | C$14 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,322 prices entered by 3,135 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Canada
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