Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (C$2.63) | C$23 | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (C$5.26) | C$13 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (C$2.28) | C$9 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (C$0.70) | C$3.00 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (C$1.89) | C$5.66 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (C$0.44) | C$5.19 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (C$1.32) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (C$0.88) | C$5.01 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (C$0.53) | C$3.05 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (C$4.84) | C$3.60 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (C$22) | C$18 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (C$2.10) | C$3.10 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$2.93 | - | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,735 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$2,124 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (C$88) | C$221 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (C$175) | C$1,779 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (C$175) | C$1,401 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (C$35) | C$126 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (C$26) | C$73 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (C$263) | C$441 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (C$120) | C$208 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (C$18) | C$14 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$29 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (C$9) | C$80 | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (C$12) | C$57 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (C$88) | C$122 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (C$26) | C$149 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$30,938 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (C$1.36) | C$1.67 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (C$36) | C$105 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (C$1.22) | C$13 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (C$7) | C$29 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$114 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (C$4.38) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (C$3.37) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (C$5.09) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (C$1.40) | C$4.94 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (C$1.58) | C$3.44 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (C$6) | C$31 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$65 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$32 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$170 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$113 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (C$16) | C$15 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (C$14) | C$5.37 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (C$3.51) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$755 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (C$0.06) | C$0.43 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (C$18) | C$63 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (C$3.51) | C$17 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,171 prices entered by 781 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Canada
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