🇦🇫Cost of Living in Kabul
Afghanistan · Population: 4,600,000 · Cost Index: 18/100
Cost of Living in Kabul
Afghanistan · Asia
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, situated in a narrow valley along the Kabul River at an elevation of about 1,800 meters. Despite decades of conflict, the city remains a cultural and economic center with bustling bazaars and a resilient population.
4,600,000
Population
18
Cost Index
15
Safety Index
20
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $500 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$200.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$100.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$450.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$250.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$12.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.80Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.30Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.20Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.70Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.00Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$10.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.15Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.50Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.30Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.70Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$40.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$5.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$45.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$8.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$10.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$3.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$30.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$3.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.50Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$30.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$15.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- AFN
- Language
- Pashto/Dari
- Cost Index
- 18/100
- Safety Index
- 15/100
- Quality of Life
- 20/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.