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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 3.64 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 14.32 PLN (3.91 USD) in Canada and 2.1 PLN (0.57 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Afghanistan.

14.32 PLN
2.10 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.07 PLN (1.11 USD) in Canada and 2.98 PLN (0.81 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Afghanistan.

4.07 PLN
2.98 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 58.23 PLN (15.89 USD) in Canada and 22.65 PLN (6.18 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Afghanistan.

58.23 PLN
22.65 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
6.63 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

46.96 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 45.58 PLN (12.43 USD) in Canada and 12.93 PLN (3.53 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Afghanistan.

45.58 PLN
12.93 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 52.18 PLN (14.23 USD) in Canada and 9.95 PLN (2.71 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Afghanistan.

52.18 PLN
9.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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3.50 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.47 PLN (3.4 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 5.34 PLN (1.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Afghanistan.

12.47 PLN
5.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

11.69 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
5.71 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

103.15 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.53 PLN (2.33 USD) in Canada and 0.94 PLN (0.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89% lower in Afghanistan.

8.53 PLN
0.94 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.68 PLN (2.64 USD) in Canada and 0.73 PLN (0.2 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Afghanistan.

9.68 PLN
0.73 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 50.8 PLN (13.86 USD) in Canada and 14.48 PLN (3.95 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Afghanistan.

50.80 PLN
14.48 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.34 PLN (2.55 USD) in Canada and 2.81 PLN (0.77 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Afghanistan.

9.34 PLN
2.81 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.04 PLN (2.74 USD) in Canada and 1.68 PLN (0.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Afghanistan.

10.04 PLN
1.68 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12 PLN (3.27 USD) in Canada and 2.76 PLN (0.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 77% lower in Afghanistan.

12.00 PLN
2.76 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.61 PLN (2.35 USD) in Canada and 1.77 PLN (0.48 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Afghanistan.

8.61 PLN
1.77 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 12.84 PLN (3.5 USD) in Canada and 6.63 PLN (1.81 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Afghanistan.

12.84 PLN
6.63 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.73 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.74 PLN (4.02 USD) in Canada and 1.71 PLN (0.47 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Afghanistan.

14.74 PLN
1.71 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.97 PLN (1.9 USD) in Canada and 1.29 PLN (0.35 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Afghanistan.

6.97 PLN
1.29 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.99 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.8 PLN (3.76 USD) in Canada and 3.96 PLN (1.08 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Afghanistan.

13.80 PLN
3.96 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.7 PLN (2.1 USD) in Canada and 1.38 PLN (0.38 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Afghanistan.

7.70 PLN
1.38 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

20.87 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
8.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

23.48 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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6.63 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.13 PLN (10.68 USD) in Canada and 16.58 PLN (4.52 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Afghanistan.

39.13 PLN
16.58 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 300.02 PLN (81.85 USD) in Canada and 41.44 PLN (11.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Afghanistan.

300.02 PLN
41.44 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 75.66 PLN (20.64 USD) in Canada and 9.95 PLN (2.71 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Afghanistan.

75.66 PLN
9.95 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.87 PLN (1.6 USD) in Canada and 0.55 PLN (0.15 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Afghanistan.

5.87 PLN
0.55 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 4.09 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada and 3.54 PLN (0.97 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Afghanistan.

4.09 PLN
3.54 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.3 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada and 3.33 PLN (0.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Afghanistan.

4.30 PLN
3.33 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in Canada and 3.02 PLN (0.82 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Afghanistan.

3.39 PLN
3.02 PLN

Transportation

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.97 times more for transportation in Canada than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 406.99 PLN (111.03 USD) in Canada and 38.68 PLN (10.55 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Afghanistan.

406.99 PLN
38.68 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.74 PLN (2.38 USD) in Canada and 0.83 PLN (0.23 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Afghanistan.

8.74 PLN
0.83 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 91.31 PLN (24.91 USD) in Canada and 9.67 PLN (2.64 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Afghanistan.

91.31 PLN
9.67 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.22 PLN (1.42 USD) in Canada and 2.76 PLN (0.75 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Afghanistan.

5.22 PLN
2.76 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.04 PLN (3.56 USD) in Canada and 6.63 PLN (1.81 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Afghanistan.

13.04 PLN
6.63 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 41.74 PLN (11.39 USD) in Canada and 8.29 PLN (2.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Afghanistan.

41.74 PLN
8.29 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 202.68 PLN (55.29 USD) in Canada and 34.26 PLN (9.35 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Afghanistan.

202.68 PLN
34.26 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 74.04 PLN (20.2 USD) in Canada and 14.5 PLN (3.96 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Afghanistan.

74.04 PLN
14.50 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 17.94 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 6442 PLN (1757.44 USD) in Canada and 325.98 PLN (88.93 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Afghanistan.

6 442 PLN
325.98 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 5510 PLN (1503.1 USD) in Canada and 221.01 PLN (60.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 96% lower in Afghanistan.

5 510 PLN
221.01 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 10515 PLN (2868.49 USD) in Canada and 773.52 PLN (211.02 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Afghanistan.

10 515 PLN
773.52 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 8848 PLN (2413.69 USD) in Canada and 425.44 PLN (116.06 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Afghanistan.

8 848 PLN
425.44 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 24.2 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 32444 PLN (8851 USD) in Canada and 1640 PLN (447.52 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Afghanistan.

32 444 PLN
1 640 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 27234 PLN (7429.56 USD) in Canada and 826.01 PLN (225.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 97% lower in Afghanistan.

27 234 PLN
826.01 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 12.81 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11466 PLN (3127.96 USD) in Canada and 895.08 PLN (244.18 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 92.2% lower in Afghanistan.

11 466 PLN
895.08 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

420 PLN
-

Two stars

455 PLN
-

Three stars

617 PLN
-

Four stars

754 PLN
-

Five stars

1 509 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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