Cost 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
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