Cost of living
Helmand compared to Jowzjan
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Overview comparison
HelmandJowzjan
Consumer prices in Helmand are roughly 18% higher than in Jowzjan.
Cost of living
| Item | Helmand | Jowzjan |
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| Total with rent one person | 511 | 424 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,659 | 1,102 |
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| Without rent one person | 262 | 291 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,002 | 912 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 334.26 | 166.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 584.98 | 247.53 |
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| Food person | 160 | 191 |
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| Food family | 407 | 458 |
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| Transport person | 18.91 | 26.72 |
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| Transport family | 66.09 | 76.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.93 years | 84.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Helmand | Jowzjan |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.26 | 3.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.22 | 16.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.15 | 4.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.94 | 1.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.3 | 0.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Helmand | Jowzjan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 457.2 | 263.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 165.48 | 99.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 501.92 | 379.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 386.95 | 167.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 72.95 | 20.02 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 144.59 | 37.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.74 | 13.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Helmand | Jowzjan |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.05 | 30.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,401 | 725 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 403 | 429 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.3% | 16.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.1 | 1.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.52 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Helmand | Jowzjan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 0.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.23 | 2.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.85 | 3.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.71 | 3.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.21 | 6.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.18 | 1.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Helmand | Jowzjan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.17 | 36.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.49 | 3.19 |
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| Doctors visit | 85.12 | 20.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.48 | 6.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.78 | 16.24 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.08 | 68.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 51.86 | 109.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 636 | 1,469 |
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