Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 55% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 57% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Kabul | Albany, New York | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 362 Afghani ($4.99) | $21 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 409 Afghani ($5.65) | $10 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 184 Afghani ($2.54) | $4.11 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani ($0.95) | $0.97 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 103 Afghani ($1.42) | $3.25 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani ($0.64) | $5.28 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 159 Afghani ($2.20) | $9 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Afghani ($0.97) | $3.94 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($0.41) | $1.82 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani ($2.78) | $4.56 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani ($22) | $16 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani ($0.95) | $2.24 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani ($0.42) | $1.69 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 63% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Kabul | Albany, New York | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,965 Afghani ($482) | $2,096 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,869 Afghani ($274) | $1,505 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,139 Afghani ($71) | $193 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani ($352) | $1,365 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani ($223) | $974 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani ($81) | $146 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,949 Afghani ($54) | $55 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,424 Afghani ($282) | $307 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani ($104) | $122 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani ($4.06) | $12 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani ($4.14) | $19 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 64% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,544 Afghani ($21) | $49 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani ($23) | $71 | - 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,961 Afghani ($41) | $85 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani ($37) | $98 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 39% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani ($19,879) | $28,174 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 Afghani ($0.81) | $0.97 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani ($38) | $64 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 437 Afghani ($6) | $18 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 140 Afghani ($1.94) | $8 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 342 Afghani ($4.72) | $16 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $138 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani ($2.51) | $7 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani ($2.67) | $4.43 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Afghani ($3.73) | $4.98 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani ($1.03) | $3.13 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 134 Afghani ($1.85) | $2.33 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 276 Afghani ($3.81) | $21 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 63% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Kabul | Albany, New York | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 752 Afghani ($10) | $49 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani ($5.02) | $24 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani ($17) | $120 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani ($22) | $80 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani ($10) | $8 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 Afghani ($2.72) | $4.23 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani ($5.47) | $5.28 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani ($260) | $391 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66 Afghani ($0.05) | $0.27 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,721 Afghani ($24) | $34 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani ($2.27) | $12 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 210 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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