Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan vs Vancouver, Canada
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 58% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 Afghani (C$5.46) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 Afghani (C$4.23) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 Afghani (C$2.63) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Afghani (C$1.06) | C$2.29 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (C$1.42) | C$4.14 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (C$0.70) | C$4.44 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 231 Afghani (C$3.74) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 Afghani (C$0.88) | C$3.42 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (C$0.43) | C$2.67 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (C$3.27) | C$2.77 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,570 Afghani (C$25) | C$21 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (C$1.07) | C$2.64 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (C$0.62) | C$2.40 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 65% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,366 Afghani (C$622) | C$2,923 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,996 Afghani (C$357) | C$2,175 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,933 Afghani (C$80) | C$104 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,214 Afghani (C$474) | C$2,203 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,478 Afghani (C$300) | C$1,474 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,256 Afghani (C$85) | C$68 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,839 Afghani (C$62) | C$62 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,575 Afghani (C$334) | C$385 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,363 Afghani (C$136) | C$135 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 296 Afghani (C$4.80) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 Afghani (C$3.20) | C$27 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 44% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,345 Afghani (C$22) | C$82 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,403 Afghani (C$39) | C$49 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 Afghani (C$44) | C$112 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,564 Afghani (C$42) | C$148 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 54% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,510 Afghani (C$19,858) | C$21,143 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (C$0.69) | C$1.28 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Afghani (C$43) | C$112 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 362 Afghani (C$5.87) | C$28 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 52% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Afghani (C$2.30) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 322 Afghani (C$5.22) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$119 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 196 Afghani (C$3.18) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 186 Afghani (C$3.02) | C$5.13 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 261 Afghani (C$4.24) | C$5.58 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (C$1.24) | C$3.56 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (C$1.64) | C$3.22 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 Afghani (C$4.59) | C$24 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 64% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 823 Afghani (C$13) | C$56 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 371 Afghani (C$6) | C$31 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (C$24) | C$192 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,327 Afghani (C$38) | C$102 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,261 Afghani (C$20) | C$13 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 217 Afghani (C$3.51) | C$4.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 447 Afghani (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,583 Afghani (C$236) | C$541 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.10 Afghani (C$0.07) | C$0.50 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (C$27) | C$59 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Afghani (C$2.37) | C$15 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 60% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$8,000 in Vancouver you would need to make just about C$3,233 (199,381 Afghani) in Kabul.
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