High-End Shopping in Kabul, Afghanistan (2022)
Summary
TLDRThe video explores ABC Supermarket in Kabul, highlighting a wide range of products, from high-end brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada to everyday items. The narrator compares prices, noting both affordable and expensive options. They also visit the Turkish Hypermarket, discussing its offerings and cultural context. The video gives viewers a detailed look at shopping in Kabul, emphasizing the availability of diverse and upscale products despite common perceptions. The narrator interacts with locals, providing insights into the shopping experience and local customs.
Takeaways
- 🛍️ The video showcases a visit to the ABC Supermarket in Afghanistan, highlighting the variety of products available.
- 💰 Products range from affordable to high-end, with brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci being mentioned alongside their prices in dollars.
- 👕 The supermarket has a clothing section with items like Adidas shoes and scarves, indicating a diverse range of apparel offerings.
- 🍼 There's a baby section with products like wipes and baby oil, suggesting the supermarket caters to families with infants.
- 🏰 The script mentions 3D puzzles and toys, indicating that the supermarket also offers entertainment and educational items for children.
- 🍽️ A restaurant is located inside the supermarket, suggesting a one-stop shopping and dining experience.
- 💡 The video also mentions a blackout affecting the supermarket, with frozen items like ice cream being affected, reflecting local challenges.
- 🍫 The presence of international brands like Toblerone and Kinder surprises indicates the supermarket's connection to global markets.
- 🥤 Alcohol is prohibited, and thus not available in the supermarket, reflecting cultural and legal restrictions in Afghanistan.
- 🛒 The script describes the supermarket as possibly the best in Afghanistan, suggesting a high standard of shopping experience.
- 🏬 The visit to a Turkish Hypermarket in Masjid Mall is also documented, indicating the presence of international retail influences.
Q & A
What is the name of the supermarket being visited in the video?
-The supermarket being visited is called ABC Supermarket.
What high-end brands can be found in the ABC Supermarket?
-High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Gucci can be found in the ABC Supermarket.
What is the approximate cost of a product priced at 11 pounds in US dollars?
-The product priced at 11 pounds is approximately 13 US dollars.
What is the price range for the scarves in the non-food section of the supermarket?
-The scarves in the non-food section are priced between 12 and 14 pounds, which is around 13 to 15 US dollars.
What is the price of a product that costs nine thousand in the local currency?
-The product that costs nine thousand in the local currency is over 100 US dollars.
What kind of products are available in the baby section of the supermarket?
-In the baby section, products like baby wipes, baby oil, and 3D puzzles from various cities are available.
What is the price of a pack of cigarettes in the supermarket?
-A pack of cigarettes costs only 40 US cents in the supermarket.
Why is there a mention of 'Toblerone dark chocolate' in the script?
-The mention of Toblerone dark chocolate is to highlight that it is available at a good price of 1.50 US dollars in the supermarket.
What is the price of a can of Coke in the supermarket?
-A can of Coke is priced at 30 cents, which is equivalent to about 33 US cents.
Why can't beer be found in the supermarket?
-Beer cannot be found in the supermarket because alcohol is prohibited in the entire country of Afghanistan.
What is the name of the second shopping location visited in the video?
-The second shopping location visited is a Turkish Hypermarket within the Masjid Mall.
What is the price of a bottle of apple juice in the Turkish Hypermarket?
-The price of a bottle of apple juice is not explicitly mentioned, but it is implied to be reasonable as the person decides to take one.
What is the price of a liter of milk in the supermarket?
-A liter of milk costs 70 US cents in the supermarket.
What is the price of a package of high-end dates in the supermarket?
-A package of high-end dates costs almost 20 US dollars in the supermarket.
What is the price of a can of energy drink in the supermarket?
-A can of energy drink is priced at 2 US dollars in the supermarket.
What is the price of a bottle of pomegranate juice in the supermarket?
-A bottle of pomegranate juice is priced at 1.20 US dollars in the supermarket.
What is the price of a pack of Viagra and condoms in the supermarket?
-The price of Viagra and condoms is not mentioned, but their availability is noted as rare in Afghanistan.
Outlines
🛒 Exploring ABC Supermarket in Afghanistan
The video script describes a visit to the ABC Supermarket in Afghanistan, showcasing a wide variety of products ranging from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada to everyday items. The narrator highlights the surprisingly upscale offerings, including high-end clothing and baby products, and comments on the prices in comparison to the local currency. The script also mentions the availability of free toilets and the presence of a restaurant within the supermarket. The narrator expresses surprise at the diversity and quality of products available, challenging common perceptions of Afghanistan.
🍹 Discovering the Turkish Hypermarket in Kabul
The second paragraph details the exploration of a Turkish Hypermarket in Kabul, emphasizing its size and the range of products available, from toys and sweets to electronics and beauty products. The narrator notes the absence of alcohol due to prohibition in Afghanistan but the presence of various non-alcoholic beverages. The script also touches on the cultural aspects, such as the prevalence of Turkish products and the interaction with a store employee who speaks Turkish. The visit to the Hypermarket reveals a vibrant shopping experience with a diverse selection of goods.
🛍️ High-End Shopping and Cultural Insights in Kabul
This paragraph delves into the high-end shopping experience in Kabul, with a focus on the variety of products available, from designer items to local and international foodstuffs. The narrator discusses the pricing of various items, including toiletries, dairy products, and condiments, and compares them to what was seen in the ABC Supermarket. The script also includes interactions with store employees and observations about the local business environment, reflecting on the economic challenges faced by the region.
🏙️ A Glimpse into Kabul's Shopping Mall and Daily Life
The fourth paragraph provides a broader view of daily life in Kabul, with the narrator visiting a shopping mall that includes a variety of shops and services. The script mentions the availability of unusual products like Viagra and condoms, reflecting the diversity of consumer needs. It also touches on the cultural restrictions in place, such as the closure of karaoke bars and the prohibition of music, and the impact on local businesses and individuals. The paragraph concludes with encounters with various people, including a language academy and a businessman, offering insights into the international connections and the current state of affairs in Kabul.
☕️ Social Interactions and Global Perspectives in Kabul
The final paragraph captures social interactions in Kabul, with the narrator meeting and conversing with locals and tourists. The script highlights the international nature of the city, with mentions of German tourists and a businessman from Dubai. The conversation touches on the global economic downturn and its effects on travel and business. The paragraph ends with a friendly exchange, reflecting the human element amidst the backdrop of a bustling city.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Supermarket
💡Luxury Brands
💡Pricing
💡Upscale Products
💡Baby Products
💡Non-Food Items
💡Cultural Products
💡Economic Conditions
💡Prohibition
💡Hypermarket
💡Shopping Experience
Highlights
The ABC Supermarket in Afghanistan offers a wide range of products including luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada.
Prices for certain products are significantly lower than expected, such as a Gucci item priced at 60 dollars.
The supermarket has a non-food section with scarves priced at 12 to 14 pounds, which is considered not too cheap.
Upscale items like La Costa and Adidas are available, with some costing over 100 dollars.
The supermarket provides free toilets, a rare amenity in the area, located near the baby section.
Baby products such as wipes and oil are priced reasonably, averaging around a few US dollars.
3D puzzles and school supplies like Super Mario and soccer decor are available, indicating a variety of products for different interests.
The supermarket is described as possibly the best in Afghanistan, with a wide array of products and decorations.
There is a restaurant inside the supermarket, and despite blackouts, the food items like frozen fish are still available.
Some products like protein powder and certain milk products are notably expensive, with milk costing 1.70 dollars per liter.
Toblerone dark chocolate and high-end dates are available at reasonable prices, offering good value for money.
Alcohol is prohibited in the country, hence no beer is available in the supermarket.
The supermarket offers a variety of non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, including energy drinks and chips.
Electronics and beauty products are also sold in the supermarket, with some items appearing to be counterfeit luxury brands.
The Masjid Mall houses a Turkish Hypermarket that is large and offers a variety of products, including Turkish sweets.
The Turkish Hypermarket is more accommodating to filming, in contrast to the ABC Supermarket.
Olive oil is available at a better price compared to sunflower oil, which is considered overpriced.
The supermarket also sells a variety of foreign specialties and local products, such as Nutella and protein powder.
Uncommon items like Viagra and condoms are also available in the supermarket, showing a wide range of products.
The Masjid Mall includes a language academy where one can learn various languages, including German and Arabic.
Transcripts
so today I would like to show you a
supermarket as you can see this is the
ABC Supermarket so I just want to go to
the supermarket and Taliban friends to
stop me yeah I have to understand
zindabad so now I'm in the supermarket
so you can see they have everything even
Louis Vuitton bags
Prada
how much is the product
this is like 11 pounds 13 US dollar
Gucci
you can find everything here
and for much better prices
this is like 60 dollars
for
you can find everything so this is the
um
non-food section
um because I went to the top floor at
first
and I want to see what else they have
oh
you've no scarves
12 pounds thirteen fourteen dollar
not too cheap
or what is upstairs yeah well okay I
will check he is the main clothing
section
ah
so yes yeah yes
got yes I like it I like it yes
when it's cold I need something warmer
let's check out what I have here
this thing
costs or nine thousand this is oh this
is over 100
so they do have a lot of upscale things
even here
La Costa
Adidas
everything you want
yeah so this is a bit one thirty dollar
could be original for this price
yeah shoes
oh another nice Adidas
oh twelve dollar
toilets here actually very nice
[Applause]
so they have free toilets
yeah inside the supermarket
just at the baby section
so you can see baby whites
wipes so again 100 Afghani uh one pound
so one hot
Afghani are like 1.1 US dollar so these
things are about three US dollar
this is five dollar
baby oil five dollar
uh three dollar something prizes are
just average I would say you'd have 3D
puzzles from London Paris
Spain Barcelona
17 investors at the White House
the Moscow building
things for school
Super Mario
soccer Decor even though they're prefer
Cricket I think wow this is probably the
best supermarket in entire Afghanistan
I've seen some nice decorations
you know
Islamic paintings
baby toys
handbags golden handbags
for 30 dollars
flour things
a restaurant
inside
here oh frozen fish
kilo for seven dollars
ice cream
yeah this happens when you have
blackouts
the problem here even the sneakers are
frozen here you know PhD smart
never have seen this
protein low sugar wow three US dollars
that's not cheap
M M's
Rocher
milk
very expensive
the dollar seventy for a liter of milk
sausages soy milk also almost two years
so the supermarket is also quite
expensive you want to see here
more ice cream
you can see juice
cheese
so you can get everything here probably
a different picture of what you expected
from Afghanistan
I mean for most foreigners we haven't
been here at least a Toblerone dark
chocolate is a dollar fifty
that's a good price
dates you can get very high-end dates
for almost 20 this pack
very very good ones oh here you see five
dollars for the lint chocolate
oh it's a lot cheap
of meat
lots of non-food stuff as well
energy drinks the original
two dollars well these things are cheap
a can of Coke only 30 cents
UK cents fans
so 33 U.S cents
oh here more people right you can't find
beer because alcohol is prohibited
completely in the entire country
but they have multiple or of course my
favorite pomegranate juice or 1.20
that's very cheap
it's for Pure juice is it pure
100 juice
very good for dollar twenty here more
non-food Electronics
you can find balls or even are these
original
that's the third dollar
oh yeah yeah
wow this board thing also thirty dollar
that must be fake Gucci phone cases
perfume sunglasses also Gucci but you're
also almost 100 still I think the
originals are more than they love me
this little basket
so very kind of them
I'm just afraid they would complain that
I'm filming
so far nobody said anything so your
beauty products
they're probably original that's what
they're expensive
what ten dollar
I love love bears what is this
option for men
or you can get a pack of cigarettes for
only 40 US cents that's crazy but the
brands they're still about four dollars
So at the supermarket
foreign
things baby products
carbonated drinks
they're interesting
looking Supermarket here you find the
beans I think kidney beans
lentils
the rice
soy protein I think
very good
these are very nutritious products
and I think they're not very expensive
peace
products
surprises here
two pounds for this toilet cleaner
one pound for this dishwashing liquid
it's 80 cents for the
this is rice
honey honey almost three dollars
honey syrup USA
never seen anything like that
milk powder for the babies
it's more expensive it's 15. more 15
pounds
to heal milk products
Russian
Russian brand
here's some cookies
Nutella
until it costs the three dollar
something
and then here some tea
people love tea here as well like in
Pakistan coffee
toodle or something
candy
nice
you should get some candy for the kids
again
I think that's a good idea
and some chips
so now we're here in the Masjid Mall
and here's a Turkish Hypermarket
although let's see how big this
Hypermarket is
see here they have toys
I think this is part of the Hypermarket
here they have a non-food
where's the entrance
oh I think it's the entire floor over
here
wow
it's really big
turkey
of course
to have turkey sweets
pretty delicious
oh lots of space
you have some things you can find
toys
yeah it's usual Market yes oh you're the
boss oh I see very nice are you from are
you of God you're not from Turkey but
you speak Turkish oh can you say
something in Turkish
but then why is it the Turkish
Supermarket so unfortunately his English
was not too good
um so but still I think in this
Supermarket they might not complain
about me filming let's see what Pollocks
they have
look you can even find find Hershey
syrup for three pound trendy
lots of other products
oil
huh
Tikka macaroni
milk powder
yeah so you see I mean I'm showing you
the best supermarkets most shops are
like small corner stores yeah so these
places are a little bit more high-end
upscale the best I could find in Kabul
in the capital city
yeah so
it's different
toothbrushes you find
these bottles
yeah
soldier soldier but only four it's like
five dollars
oh yeah 25 cent
I'm gonna take an apple juice
I need to have some other juice but beer
they don't have it here
the peach small beer
interesting
so some other energy drinks of course
eggs
this kind of eggs I'm not sure what good
is this picture next
more cheese turkey says iron
yogurt iron yes it's iron so they have
like non-alcoholic shots
they're interesting
yeah of course no alcohol beer
horse beer
no alcohol
trains more energy drinks and here let's
say the German Red Bull but if it's from
Germany they would not have any
copyright infringement
so this is not made in Germany this is
made
in Germany
says here head office Germany
how can they do this so here you can
find beautiful Lambs as well
mucho is his Turkish Style
looks very pretty look what they have
here
beautiful pictures
where is this it's a turkey
this where is this in turkey or
Afghanistan
very beautiful mosque let's see are you
Turkish no no you're from Afghanistan
they are the boss is Turkish no why is
it called Turkish
I don't know yeah
none it's all I've gone yeah yeah
um but why is it called Turkish
why is it the name Turkish Turkish ah
it's just the name all right because
there is a lot of
uh things ah things are the things are
from Turkey I see like here this
very nice
come to shop here this is the best
supermarket in Kabul yeah the best place
in Kabul to go shopping all right here
actually they support me making videos
not like the ABC Supermarket with a
complaint
that wasn't so nice so here I just told
him it's for YouTube and they say yeah
film as much as you want by the way Head
and Shoulders
4.50 about it's not cheap one thing that
sheep is the oil
you can find olive oil
virgin chord pressed for two dollars 250
milliliter much better than this
sunflower oil which is overpriced this
is like 13 for this big one
yeah so olive oil is much better
tuner it's a dollar
ketchup to dollar
yes and products which I don't know dry
yeast Chinese
yeah
and a little bit of meat just one leg
is left
foreign
specialties
oh Nutella is ramella it's almost the
same price 250.
yeah
but maybe ramella tastes better I
haven't tried it so some other sweets
and uh
yeah I think that's it
candy
even find protein powder
I think for this price
can't really see
yeah
so they'll have all the way it's a good
price
22 pound was much more expensive in the
ABC Supermarket here 40 for 50 for this
thing
it's getting more and more expensive
do you also have condoms
condoms
over there
oh yeah
foreign
wow
it's here you see they even have like
some strange products they have Viagra
yeah and condoms yeah the lion
this is rare to find in Afghanistan
actually so you can see they have all
kinds of stuff nice designers the ropes
for the shoes
here they have
sculptures horses
and other beautiful things
beautiful pictures
I swear
it's very nice shopping mall
here's a restaurant
over there some food
you can see it's
very nice
the restaurant chicken I think is like
KFC something like this
security or Italian
ah okay they're good look at this
they used to have a karaoke bar music
Village in karaoke night
but it's all closed because these things
are forbidden right now oh so this close
yeah
no karaoke in Kabul
oh there are no karaoke bars no music oh
no music all right
so
far is forbidden so all the music
students and classical music enthusiasts
are not happy here in Kabul in
Afghanistan
uh
they're not too many options
but one thing you can find is The
Language Academy over there look
you can learn all kinds of languages
yeah German Dutch Arabic I mean I'm
wondering how many Dutch students they
have here I mean you see there's a Dutch
flag even ah it's a language school yeah
ah so you can learn all these languages
oh very interesting yeah nice
but Belgium Belgium is not a language
Belgium is a language and here what are
you selling here
so why do you speak English
you speak English
I say he looks like a German
very nice okay
hi oh I'm good you speak English
speaking English no English no English
fussy
oh yes you speak English you working
here yes I actually I came from Dubai oh
this is here and my office in Dubai oh
what are you doing here what is your job
now now in the hotel they're searching
to improve my business
oil and gas business
I'm a tourist tourists from Germany from
Germany yes Germany now not good
so Germany same is also bad the entire
world has no business
foreign
[Music]
experts
expert yes he said close it better
because business is down everywhere
everywhere is down yes I know we are
going to take a photo yes I'll take a
video for YouTube memorize memorize yes
of course and you are alone uh I have
friends uh I'm gonna visit my friend now
for tea
no family in Germany yes I just come to
visit okay you too thank you tosaco
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