Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in Dushanbe (Tajikistan)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 20% more expensive than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 323 Afghani (50 Somoni) | 71 Somoni | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 425 Afghani (66 Somoni) | 48 Somoni | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 176 Afghani (27 Somoni) | 24 Somoni | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 71 Afghani (11 Somoni) | 8 Somoni | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Afghani (16 Somoni) | 16 Somoni | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (7 Somoni) | 18 Somoni | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 214 Afghani (33 Somoni) | 37 Somoni | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (11 Somoni) | 13 Somoni | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (4.378 Somoni) | 4.940 Somoni | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (31 Somoni) | 14 Somoni | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (244 Somoni) | 72 Somoni | + 237% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (10 Somoni) | 11 Somoni | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Afghani (4.491 Somoni) | 4.598 Somoni | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 8% cheaper than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,028 Afghani (7,931 Somoni) | 4,864 Somoni | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,368 Afghani (3,010 Somoni) | 3,973 Somoni | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,350 Afghani (676 Somoni) | 2,301 Somoni | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (3,971 Somoni) | 4,816 Somoni | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (2,517 Somoni) | 3,536 Somoni | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (915 Somoni) | 806 Somoni | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,489 Afghani (387 Somoni) | 290 Somoni | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,391 Afghani (3,169 Somoni) | 4,878 Somoni | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (1,175 Somoni) | 3,634 Somoni | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (46 Somoni) | 66 Somoni | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 199 Afghani (31 Somoni) | 39 Somoni | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 59% cheaper than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,193 Afghani (185 Somoni) | 744 Somoni | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (258 Somoni) | 598 Somoni | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,049 Afghani (474 Somoni) | 859 Somoni | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,790 Afghani (434 Somoni) | 776 Somoni | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 50% more expensive than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (224,024 Somoni) | 75,919 Somoni | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 61 Afghani (10 Somoni) | 11 Somoni | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (424 Somoni) | 292 Somoni | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 462 Afghani (72 Somoni) | 45 Somoni | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 12% cheaper than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 188 Afghani (29 Somoni) | 43 Somoni | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 310 Afghani (48 Somoni) | 76 Somoni | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,267 Somoni | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (28 Somoni) | 21 Somoni | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 232 Afghani (36 Somoni) | 38 Somoni | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 260 Afghani (40 Somoni) | 38 Somoni | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (12 Somoni) | 20 Somoni | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (16 Somoni) | 21 Somoni | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 Afghani (40 Somoni) | 43 Somoni | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 30% cheaper than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 605 Afghani (94 Somoni) | 356 Somoni | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (57 Somoni) | 88 Somoni | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (191 Somoni) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (245 Somoni) | 653 Somoni | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (115 Somoni) | 36 Somoni | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Afghani (31 Somoni) | 22 Somoni | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 369 Afghani (57 Somoni) | 17 Somoni | + 237% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (2,928 Somoni) | 4,423 Somoni | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 Afghani (0.489 Somoni) | 1.129 Somoni | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,828 Afghani (284 Somoni) | 160 Somoni | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani (26 Somoni) | 23 Somoni | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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