Cost of living
Kabul (Afghanistan) compared to Balkh
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Overview comparison
Kabul (Afghanistan)Balkh
Consumer prices in Kabul (Afghanistan) are roughly 5% higher than in Balkh.
Cost of living
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Balkh |
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| Total with rent one person | 549 | 451 |
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| Total with rent family | 824 | 796 |
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| Without rent one person | 276 | 262 |
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| Without rent one family | 677 | 769 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.37 | 235.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 270.49 | 261.09 |
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| Food person | 166 | 151 |
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| Food family | 422 | 374 |
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| Transport person | 54.07 | 40.98 |
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| Transport family | 116.23 | 128.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.58 years | 76.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Balkh |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.59 | 2.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.62 | 13.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.89 | 4.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.61 | 4.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.18 | 1.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Balkh |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 111.17 | 77.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.77 | 53.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 226.03 | 252.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 119.01 | 86.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.6 | 63.77 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 72.65 | 88.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 108.65 | 95.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Balkh |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.22 | 15.91 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 353 | 414 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 215 | 210 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.43% | 16.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.19 | 11.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.31 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Balkh |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.22 | 0.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.54 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.95 | 5.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.94 | 3.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.59 | 6.73 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.03 | 0.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Balkh |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.94 | 12.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.97 | 3.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.95 | 11.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.59 | 2.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.83 | 11.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.9 | 49.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 54.77 | 46.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,466 | 1,224 |
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