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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Afghanistan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.87 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 14.61 PLN (4.02 USD) in Canada and 2.01 PLN (0.55 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Afghanistan.

14.61 PLN
2.01 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.15 PLN (1.14 USD) in Canada and 2.86 PLN (0.79 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Afghanistan.

4.15 PLN
2.86 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 59.38 PLN (16.34 USD) in Canada and 21.73 PLN (5.98 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Afghanistan.

59.38 PLN
21.73 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
6.36 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

47.89 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 46.48 PLN (12.79 USD) in Canada and 12.4 PLN (3.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Afghanistan.

46.48 PLN
12.40 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 53.21 PLN (14.64 USD) in Canada and 9.54 PLN (2.62 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Afghanistan.

53.21 PLN
9.54 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

10.03 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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3.36 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.72 PLN (3.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 5.12 PLN (1.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Afghanistan.

12.72 PLN
5.12 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

11.92 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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5.48 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

102.26 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.7 PLN (2.39 USD) in Canada and 0.9 PLN (0.25 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Afghanistan.

8.70 PLN
0.90 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.87 PLN (2.72 USD) in Canada and 0.7 PLN (0.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Afghanistan.

9.87 PLN
0.70 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 51.8 PLN (14.25 USD) in Canada and 13.88 PLN (3.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Afghanistan.

51.80 PLN
13.88 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.52 PLN (2.62 USD) in Canada and 2.7 PLN (0.74 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Afghanistan.

9.52 PLN
2.70 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.24 PLN (2.82 USD) in Canada and 1.61 PLN (0.44 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Afghanistan.

10.24 PLN
1.61 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.24 PLN (3.37 USD) in Canada and 2.65 PLN (0.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Afghanistan.

12.24 PLN
2.65 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.78 PLN (2.42 USD) in Canada and 1.7 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Afghanistan.

8.78 PLN
1.70 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 13.09 PLN (3.6 USD) in Canada and 6.36 PLN (1.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Afghanistan.

13.09 PLN
6.36 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.08 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.03 PLN (4.14 USD) in Canada and 1.64 PLN (0.45 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Afghanistan.

15.03 PLN
1.64 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.1 PLN (1.95 USD) in Canada and 1.24 PLN (0.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Afghanistan.

7.10 PLN
1.24 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.37 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.07 PLN (3.87 USD) in Canada and 3.8 PLN (1.05 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 73% lower in Afghanistan.

14.07 PLN
3.80 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.85 PLN (2.16 USD) in Canada and 1.32 PLN (0.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Afghanistan.

7.85 PLN
1.32 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

21.28 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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8.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

23.94 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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6.36 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.91 PLN (10.98 USD) in Canada and 15.9 PLN (4.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Afghanistan.

39.91 PLN
15.90 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 305.95 PLN (84.19 USD) in Canada and 39.74 PLN (10.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87% lower in Afghanistan.

305.95 PLN
39.74 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 77.15 PLN (21.23 USD) in Canada and 9.54 PLN (2.62 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Afghanistan.

77.15 PLN
9.54 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.99 PLN (1.65 USD) in Canada and 0.53 PLN (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Afghanistan.

5.99 PLN
0.53 PLN

Fuel

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times more for fuel in Canada than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.05 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada and 3.51 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Afghanistan.

4.05 PLN
3.51 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.26 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada and 3.3 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Afghanistan.

4.26 PLN
3.30 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in Canada and 2.99 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 11% lower in Afghanistan.

3.36 PLN
2.99 PLN

Transportation

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.54 times more for transportation in Canada than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.03 PLN (114.21 USD) in Canada and 37.09 PLN (10.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Afghanistan.

415.03 PLN
37.09 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.91 PLN (2.45 USD) in Canada and 0.79 PLN (0.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Afghanistan.

8.91 PLN
0.79 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 93.12 PLN (25.62 USD) in Canada and 9.27 PLN (2.55 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90% lower in Afghanistan.

93.12 PLN
9.27 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.32 PLN (1.46 USD) in Canada and 2.65 PLN (0.73 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Afghanistan.

5.32 PLN
2.65 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.3 PLN (3.66 USD) in Canada and 6.36 PLN (1.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Afghanistan.

13.30 PLN
6.36 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 42.57 PLN (11.71 USD) in Canada and 7.95 PLN (2.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Afghanistan.

42.57 PLN
7.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 206.69 PLN (56.88 USD) in Canada and 32.85 PLN (9.04 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Afghanistan.

206.69 PLN
32.85 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 75.5 PLN (20.78 USD) in Canada and 13.91 PLN (3.83 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Afghanistan.

75.50 PLN
13.91 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 19.07 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Afghanistan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 6569 PLN (1807.84 USD) in Canada and 312.63 PLN (86.03 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Afghanistan.

6 569 PLN
312.63 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5619 PLN (1546.2 USD) in Canada and 211.95 PLN (58.33 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Afghanistan.

5 619 PLN
211.95 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 10723 PLN (2950.75 USD) in Canada and 741.84 PLN (204.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Afghanistan.

10 723 PLN
741.84 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 9023 PLN (2482.91 USD) in Canada and 408.01 PLN (112.28 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Afghanistan.

9 023 PLN
408.01 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 25.73 times more for buying an apartment in Canada than in Afghanistan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 33086 PLN (9104.82 USD) in Canada and 1573 PLN (432.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Afghanistan.

33 086 PLN
1 573 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27772 PLN (7642.61 USD) in Canada and 792.18 PLN (218 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Afghanistan.

27 772 PLN
792.18 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 13.62 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11693 PLN (3217.66 USD) in Canada and 858.42 PLN (236.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 92.7% lower in Afghanistan.

11 693 PLN
858.42 PLN

Hotels

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

416 PLN
-

Two stars

451 PLN
-

Three stars

611 PLN
-

Four stars

747 PLN
-

Five stars

1 496 PLN
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels

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