Cost of living
Mazar-i-Sharif compared to Herat
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Overview comparison
Mazar-i-SharifHerat
Consumer prices in Mazar-i-Sharif are roughly 2% higher than in Herat.
Cost of living
| Item | Mazar-i-Sharif | Herat |
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| Total with rent one person | 528 | 457 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,033 | 877 |
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| Without rent one person | 270 | 214 |
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| Without rent one family | 664 | 776 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 180.87 | 267.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 265.32 | 297.93 |
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| Food person | 170 | 136 |
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| Food family | 372 | 443 |
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| Transport person | 71.11 | 38.43 |
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| Transport family | 172.07 | 146.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.5 years | 76.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mazar-i-Sharif | Herat |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.97 | 2.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.35 | 10.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.13 | 3.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.86 | 6.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.95 | 1.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mazar-i-Sharif | Herat |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 90.74 | 89.01 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 36.24 | 62.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 165.95 | 201.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 63.6 | 84.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.68 | 47.09 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 95.5 | 83.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 113.72 | 92.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mazar-i-Sharif | Herat |
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| Local transport ticket | 20.18 | 19.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 302 | 403 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 135 | 225 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 | 0.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.5% | 19.1% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.89 | 9.92 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.37 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mazar-i-Sharif | Herat |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.83 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.22 | 0.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.73 | 1.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.88 | 4.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.11 | 3.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.68 | 6.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 0.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.17 |
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Other
| Item | Mazar-i-Sharif | Herat |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.59 | 9.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.12 | 3.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.35 | 11.85 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.46 | 3.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 12.7 | 12.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.86 | 38.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 58.19 | 52.41 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,421 | 1,156 |
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