Cost of living
Kabul (Afghanistan) compared to Lashkargah
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Overview comparison
Kabul (Afghanistan)Lashkargah
Consumer prices in Kabul (Afghanistan) are roughly 1% higher than in Lashkargah.
Cost of living
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Lashkargah |
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| Total with rent one person | 549 | 391 |
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| Total with rent family | 824 | 978 |
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| Without rent one person | 276 | 208 |
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| Without rent one family | 677 | 655 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.37 | 278.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 270.49 | 312.24 |
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| Food person | 166 | 174 |
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| Food family | 422 | 414 |
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| Transport person | 54.07 | 42.22 |
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| Transport family | 116.23 | 95.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.58 years | 75.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Lashkargah |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.59 | 2.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.62 | 8.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.89 | 3.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.61 | 3.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.18 | 0.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Lashkargah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 111.17 | 87.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.77 | 38.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 226.03 | 151.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 119.01 | 88.02 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.6 | 101.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 72.65 | 150.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 108.65 | 98.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Lashkargah |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.22 | 21.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 353 | 595 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 215 | 322 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.43% | 19.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.19 | 15.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.31 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Lashkargah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.22 | 0.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.54 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.95 | 3.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.94 | 2.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.59 | 5.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.03 | 0.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.18 |
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Other
| Item | Kabul (Afghanistan) | Lashkargah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.94 | 14.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.97 | 2.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.95 | 10.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.59 | 2.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.83 | 18.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.9 | 32.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 54.77 | 15.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,466 | 1,130 |
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