🇦🇫Cost of Living in Afghanistan

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Afghanistan.

Kabul is the only city we currently track in Afghanistan, with a cost of living index of 18 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Afghanistan

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$500

per month

Couple

$750

per month

Family of 4

$1,050

per month

Student

$380

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Afghanistan, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Kabul

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.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$500

Pop: 4,600,000Safety: 15/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Afghanistan

What is the cost of living in Afghanistan?

We track Kabul in Afghanistan, which has a cost of living index of 18 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Afghanistan at 18 relative to the United States (=100) in 2020. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.