Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (C$1.96) | C$25 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (C$9) | C$15 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (C$4.50) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (C$1.56) | C$3.15 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (C$1.88) | C$5.68 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (C$0.78) | C$5.55 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (C$10) | C$13 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (C$1.96) | C$5.38 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (C$0.59) | C$3.82 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (C$5.39) | C$3.83 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (C$24) | C$22 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (C$1.17) | C$3.38 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (C$0.24) | C$2.76 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (C$2,354) | C$2,958 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (C$342) | C$2,436 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (C$39) | C$228 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (C$196) | C$2,107 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (C$196) | C$1,652 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (C$39) | C$113 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (C$29) | C$71 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (C$505) | C$399 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (C$133) | C$209 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (C$20) | C$15 | + 32% | |
| 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$85 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (C$14) | C$62 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (C$68) | C$138 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (C$59) | C$158 | - 63% | |
| 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$32,565 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (C$1.37) | C$1.65 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (C$40) | C$114 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (C$2.35) | C$31 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$136 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (C$4.89) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (C$4.30) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (C$1.56) | C$4.01 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (C$1.76) | C$3.63 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (C$4.89) | C$36 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Afghanistan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (C$5.87) | C$72 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$33 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$241 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$131 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (C$18) | C$14 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (C$2.35) | C$5.71 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$704 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (C$0.06) | C$0.43 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (C$29) | C$61 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (C$7) | C$18 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,254 prices entered by 656 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Canada
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