Afghanistan flagCost of Living Guide

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Afghanistan

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Economic & Living Costs in Afghanistan
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

100-250 AFN
Avg: 175 AFN

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

500-1111 AFN
Avg: 805.5 AFN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

250-300 AFN
Avg: 275 AFN

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

100-500 AFN
Avg: 300 AFN
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

3500-12000 AFN
Avg: 7750 AFN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

2500-9930 AFN
Avg: 6215 AFN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

7500-20000 AFN
Avg: 13750 AFN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

4000-10000 AFN
Avg: 7000 AFN
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

10-30 AFN
Avg: 20 AFN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

180-280 AFN
Avg: 230 AFN

Monthly Transport Pass

500-2000 AFN
Avg: 1250 AFN

Gasoline (1L)

61-85 AFN
Avg: 73 AFN
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

2500-10000 AFN
Avg: 6250 AFN

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

5000-20400 AFN
Avg: 12700 AFN

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

650-1200 AFN
Avg: 925 AFN
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

30-60 AFN
Avg: 45 AFN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

10-40 AFN
Avg: 25 AFN

Eggs (12)

84-120 AFN
Avg: 102 AFN

Local Cheese (1kg)

200-500 AFN
Avg: 350 AFN
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

500-1000 AFN
Avg: 750 AFN

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

300 AFN
Avg: 150 AFN

Cinema Ticket

100-300 AFN
Avg: 200 AFN

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

1000-4000 AFN
Avg: 2500 AFN
Last updated: 2026-04-03