Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 46% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Moscow or in Kabul? You can help!
Improve the prices for Moscow! Improve the prices for Kabul!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,177 prices entered by 222 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 28% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 394 Afghani (руб 349) | руб 617 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 389 Afghani (руб 344) | руб 414 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 190 Afghani (руб 168) | руб 216 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (руб 62) | руб 91 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Afghani (руб 88) | руб 136 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (руб 41) | руб 226 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 161 Afghani (руб 143) | руб 525 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (руб 53) | руб 123 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (руб 26) | руб 61 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (руб 178) | руб 89 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,562 Afghani (руб 1,383) | руб 840 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (руб 61) | руб 146 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (руб 27) | руб 52 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 56% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,929 Afghani (руб 30,921) | руб 123,143 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,704 Afghani (руб 16,558) | руб 75,367 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,724 Afghani (руб 4,182) | руб 17,506 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,518 Afghani (руб 22,590) | руб 71,991 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,154 Afghani (руб 14,300) | руб 44,804 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,872 Afghani (руб 5,198) | руб 11,330 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,392 Afghani (руб 2,118) | руб 538 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,572 Afghani (руб 16,441) | руб 30,501 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (руб 6,690) | руб 12,779 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 305 Afghani (руб 270) | руб 719 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,581 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 71% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,602 Afghani (руб 1,418) | руб 8,138 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,756 Afghani (руб 1,555) | руб 4,099 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,465 Afghani (руб 2,182) | руб 9,053 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,899 Afghani (руб 2,566) | руб 12,923 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 29% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,438,150 Afghani (руб 1,273,132) | руб 2,632,780 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Afghani (руб 49) | руб 54 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (руб 2,416) | руб 2,739 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 450 Afghani (руб 399) | руб 733 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 43% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 155 Afghani (руб 137) | руб 457 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 342 Afghani (руб 303) | руб 987 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 2,309 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (руб 161) | руб 431 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (руб 171) | руб 288 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Afghani (руб 239) | руб 327 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (руб 66) | руб 123 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 134 Afghani (руб 119) | руб 176 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 276 Afghani (руб 244) | руб 1,274 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 58% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 804 Afghani (руб 712) | руб 2,077 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 363 Afghani (руб 322) | руб 909 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (руб 1,086) | руб 8,269 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,731 Afghani (руб 1,532) | руб 5,013 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,218 Afghani (руб 1,078) | руб 634 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 Afghani (руб 155) | руб 278 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (руб 351) | руб 374 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,628 Afghani (руб 20,031) | руб 74,673 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.82 Afghani (руб 3.38) | руб 2.90 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (руб 1,473) | руб 4,994 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 Afghani (руб 140) | руб 190 | - 27% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 46% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,177 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.885
RUB
/
AFN
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 209% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Dubai is 25% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York City is 22% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Singapore is 21% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 62% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Brisbane is 9% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Helsinki is 28% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Orlando, Florida is 24% cheaper than in Miami, Florida
- Cost of living in Madrid is 26% cheaper than in Paris
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require руб 334,000 in Moscow you would need to make just about руб 181,016 (204,478 Afghani) in Kabul.
Do you live in Moscow? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in London (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chengdu (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pune (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cairo (Egypt)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Delhi (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seoul (South Korea)
Prices recently added
- Sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) in Buenos Aires costs ARS $50,000 (1 minute ago)
- Hourly rate for babysitter services in Edmonton costs C$17 (23 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Singapore costs SGD $15 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Seoul costs ₩2,896 (about 2 hours ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Ibague costs COL$9,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in London costs £2,541 (about 2 hours ago)