Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary of cost of living in Kabul

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 132,837 Afghani
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 60,132 Afghani
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kabul
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 323 Afghani
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 425 Afghani
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 176 Afghani
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 71 Afghani
12 eggs, large 101 Afghani
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 46 Afghani
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 214 Afghani
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 72 Afghani
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 28 Afghani
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 202 Afghani
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 1,569 Afghani
2 liters of coca-cola 66 Afghani
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 29 Afghani
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 51,028 Afghani
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 19,368 Afghani
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 4,350 Afghani
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 25,547 Afghani
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 16,197 Afghani
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 5,886 Afghani
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 2,489 Afghani
40” flat screen tv 20,391 Afghani
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 7,557 Afghani
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 294 Afghani
Hourly rate for cleaning help 199 Afghani
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,193 Afghani
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,658 Afghani
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 3,224 Afghani
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,790 Afghani
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,441,310 Afghani
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 61 Afghani
Monthly ticket public transport 2,729 Afghani
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 753 Afghani
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 188 Afghani
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 310 Afghani
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 182 Afghani
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 232 Afghani
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 260 Afghani
4 rolls of toilet paper 75 Afghani
Tube of toothpaste 101 Afghani
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 256 Afghani
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 605 Afghani
2 tickets to the movies 364 Afghani
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,227 Afghani
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,578 Afghani
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 739 Afghani
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 198 Afghani
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 369 Afghani
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 18,836 Afghani
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 3.15 Afghani
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,828 Afghani
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 164 Afghani
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 43 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: March 24, 2025

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