Cost of living
Jalalabad (Afghanistan) compared to Jowzjan
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Overview comparison
Jalalabad (Afghanistan)Jowzjan
Consumer prices in Jowzjan are roughly 26% higher than in Jalalabad (Afghanistan).
Cost of living
| Item | Jalalabad (Afghanistan) | Jowzjan |
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| Total with rent one person | 309 | 424 |
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| Total with rent family | 632 | 1,102 |
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| Without rent one person | 188 | 291 |
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| Without rent one family | 630 | 912 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 190.89 | 166.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 225.96 | 247.53 |
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| Food person | 114 | 191 |
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| Food family | 414 | 458 |
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| Transport person | 25.35 | 26.72 |
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| Transport family | 73.25 | 76.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.31 years | 84.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jalalabad (Afghanistan) | Jowzjan |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.62 | 3.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.28 | 16.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.69 | 4.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.37 | 0.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.83 | 1.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.44 | 0.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jalalabad (Afghanistan) | Jowzjan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 99.86 | 263.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 42.93 | 99.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 267.31 | 379.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 109.86 | 167.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.99 | 20.02 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.26 | 37.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 122.4 | 13.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jalalabad (Afghanistan) | Jowzjan |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.47 | 30.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 523 | 725 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 262 | 429 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.9% | 16.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.06 | 1.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jalalabad (Afghanistan) | Jowzjan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.34 | 0.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.27 | 2.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.13 | 3.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.16 | 3.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.52 | 6.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.49 | 1.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Jalalabad (Afghanistan) | Jowzjan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 8.15 | 36.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.27 | 3.19 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.11 | 20.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.97 | 6.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.65 | 16.24 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 45.72 | 68.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 12.61 | 109.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,398 | 1,469 |
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