Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
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Kabul | 'Ain Temouchent | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 362 Afghani (671 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 409 Afghani (759 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 184 Afghani (342 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (127 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 103 Afghani (190 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (86 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 159 Afghani (295 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Afghani (131 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (55 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (374 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (2,908 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (128 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (57 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
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Kabul | 'Ain Temouchent | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,965 Afghani (64,813 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,869 Afghani (36,829 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,139 Afghani (9,525 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (47,355 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (30,023 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (10,911 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,949 Afghani (7,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,424 Afghani (37,859 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (14,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (546 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (556 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
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Kabul | 'Ain Temouchent | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,544 Afghani (2,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (3,073 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,961 Afghani (5,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (5,001 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
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Kabul | 'Ain Temouchent | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (2,671,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 Afghani (108 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (5,058 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 437 Afghani (811 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
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Kabul | 'Ain Temouchent | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 140 Afghani (260 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 342 Afghani (634 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (337 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (359 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Afghani (501 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (139 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 134 Afghani (248 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 276 Afghani (511 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
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Kabul | 'Ain Temouchent | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 752 Afghani (1,394 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (674 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (2,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (2,926 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (1,370 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 Afghani (365 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (736 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (34,915 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66 Afghani (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,721 Afghani (3,189 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani (305 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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