Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 129% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
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Food | + 217% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 217% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Kabul | Alanya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 362 Afghani (163TL) | 59TL | + 178% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 409 Afghani (185TL) | 51TL | + 264% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 184 Afghani (83TL) | 24TL | + 247% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (31TL) | 10TL | + 222% | |
12 eggs, large | 103 Afghani (46TL) | 24TL | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (21TL) | 22TL | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 159 Afghani (72TL) | 31TL | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Afghani (32TL) | 9TL | + 262% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (13TL) | 14TL | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (91TL) | 23TL | + 291% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (707TL) | 105TL | + 571% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (31TL) | 9TL | + 259% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (14TL) | 6TL | + 123% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 48% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Kabul | Alanya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,965 Afghani (15,768TL) | 18,228TL | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,869 Afghani (8,960TL) | 19,049TL | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,139 Afghani (2,317TL) | 597TL | + 288% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (11,521TL) | 11,924TL | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (7,304TL) | 11,146TL | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (2,654TL) | 253TL | + 948% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,949 Afghani (1,781TL) | 149TL | + 1092% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,424 Afghani (9,211TL) | 3,459TL | + 166% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (3,408TL) | 999TL | + 241% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (133TL) | 25TL | + 422% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (135TL) | 211TL | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 124% | |||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 124% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Kabul | Alanya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,544 Afghani (696TL) | 322TL | + 116% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (748TL) | 381TL | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,961 Afghani (1,335TL) | 380TL | + 251% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (1,217TL) | 311TL | + 292% | |
Transportation | + 242% | |||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 242% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (649,986TL) | 266,093TL | + 144% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 Afghani (26TL) | 12TL | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (1,231TL) | 139TL | + 788% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 437 Afghani (197TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 51% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Kabul | Alanya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 140 Afghani (63TL) | 58TL | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 342 Afghani (154TL) | 100TL | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 369TL | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (82TL) | 58TL | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (87TL) | 26TL | + 234% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Afghani (122TL) | 37TL | + 234% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (34TL) | 14TL | + 134% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 134 Afghani (60TL) | 27TL | + 126% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 276 Afghani (124TL) | 227TL | - 45% | |
Entertainment | + 105% | |||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 105% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Kabul | Alanya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 752 Afghani (339TL) | 176TL | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (164TL) | 87TL | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (553TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (712TL) | 482TL | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (333TL) | 112TL | + 198% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 Afghani (89TL) | 24TL | + 276% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (179TL) | 29TL | + 527% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (8,494TL) | 4,901TL | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66 Afghani (1.65TL) | 1.00TL | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,721 Afghani (776TL) | 285TL | + 172% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani (74TL) | 18TL | + 323% | |
TOTAL | + 129% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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