Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 43% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 56% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Kabul | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 394 Afghani (€4.25) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 389 Afghani (€4.20) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 190 Afghani (€2.05) | €4.76 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (€0.76) | €1.11 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Afghani (€1.07) | €3.73 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.50) | €2.12 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 161 Afghani (€1.74) | €5.92 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (€0.65) | €1.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.32) | €1.50 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (€2.17) | €1.50 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,562 Afghani (€17) | €6 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (€0.75) | €2.34 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (€0.33) | €1.73 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 40% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Kabul | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,929 Afghani (€377) | €872 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,704 Afghani (€202) | €626 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,724 Afghani (€51) | €105 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,518 Afghani (€275) | €618 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,154 Afghani (€174) | €420 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,872 Afghani (€63) | €57 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,392 Afghani (€26) | €28 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,572 Afghani (€200) | €380 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (€82) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 305 Afghani (€3.28) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 30% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Kabul | Trieste | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,602 Afghani (€17) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,756 Afghani (€19) | €34 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,465 Afghani (€27) | €88 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,899 Afghani (€31) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 34% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,438,150 Afghani (€15,510) | €23,307 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Afghani (€0.59) | €1.54 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (€29) | €35 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 450 Afghani (€4.86) | €16 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 8% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Kabul | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 155 Afghani (€1.67) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 342 Afghani (€3.69) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €82 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (€1.96) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (€2.09) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Afghani (€2.92) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (€0.81) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 134 Afghani (€1.45) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 276 Afghani (€2.98) | €20 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 58% cheaper than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Kabul | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 804 Afghani (€9) | €38 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 363 Afghani (€3.92) | €16 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (€13) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,731 Afghani (€19) | €67 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,218 Afghani (€13) | €7 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 Afghani (€1.89) | €1.68 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (€4.28) | €4.89 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,628 Afghani (€244) | €487 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.82 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.22 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 Afghani (€1.70) | €4.95 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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