Cost of Living in Afghanistan
Summary of cost of living in Afghanistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,230.2$ (81,297.6AFN), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 390.6$ (25,814.1AFN), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is, on average, 69.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Afghanistan is, on average, 94.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 AFN | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 680.42 AFN | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 250.00 AFN | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 200.00 AFN | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 500.00 AFN | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 63.33 AFN | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 28.04 AFN | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 10.27 AFN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 51.84 AFN | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 14.30 AFN | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 55.00 AFN | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 108.83 AFN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 121.46 AFN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 106.85 AFN | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 182.45 AFN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 19.05 AFN | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 25.20 AFN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 24.44 AFN | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 15.88 AFN | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 13.75 AFN | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 11.82 AFN | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 22.50 AFN | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 22.50 AFN | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 120.00 AFN | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 43.33 AFN | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 72.50 AFN | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 150.00 AFN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 AFN | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 850.00 AFN | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 95.00 AFN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 64.37 AFN | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 120.00 AFN | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 70.08 AFN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 600,000.00 AFN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,516,500.00 AFN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 4,790.69 AFN | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 957.00 AFN | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 11,428.57 AFN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 660.00 AFN | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 228.57 AFN | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 169.82 AFN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,320.83 AFN | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 85,000.00 AFN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 937.50 AFN | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,285.71 AFN | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,166.67 AFN | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,835.71 AFN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,900.00 AFN | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,500.00 AFN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 12,777.78 AFN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,277.78 AFN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,978.86 AFN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,029.00 AFN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 16,386.42 AFN | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.22 |
Prices in Afghanistan
This country had 299 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 1 December 2025
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Last update: 1 December 2025
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