Cost of Living in Afghanistan
Summary of cost of living in Afghanistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,289.5 (؋81,238.5), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $399.2 (؋25,150.2), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is, on average, 68.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Afghanistan is, on average, 93.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ؋150.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ؋725.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ؋250.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | ؋160.00 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ؋500.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ؋60.91 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ؋27.78 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ؋11.11 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ؋52.24 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ؋14.83 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ؋57.67 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ؋106.17 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ؋140.61 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ؋110.16 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ؋186.73 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ؋16.16 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ؋29.77 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ؋26.84 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ؋16.38 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ؋15.75 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ؋12.93 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ؋23.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ؋23.85 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | ؋120.00 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ؋46.00 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ؋70.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ؋160.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ؋20.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ؋950.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ؋95.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ؋48.28 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ؋110.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ؋67.83 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ؋550,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ؋2,233,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ؋3,665.69 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ؋962.38 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ؋10,583.33 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ؋670.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ؋266.67 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ؋169.82 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ؋1,695.83 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ؋85,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ؋812.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ؋1,116.67 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ؋2,833.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ؋2,121.43 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ؋7,531.25 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ؋5,857.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ؋12,985.71 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ؋7,290.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ؋3,661.09 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ؋2,016.53 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ؋16,785.18 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 18.22 | |
Prices in Afghanistan
This country had 214 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 11 June 2026
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Last update: 11 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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