Cost of living
Nangarhar compared to Helmand
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Overview comparison
NangarharHelmand
Consumer prices in Helmand are roughly 24% higher than in Nangarhar.
Cost of living
| Item | Nangarhar | Helmand |
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| Total with rent one person | 599 | 511 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,187 | 1,659 |
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| Without rent one person | 296 | 262 |
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| Without rent one family | 579 | 1,002 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 299.32 | 334.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 347.34 | 584.98 |
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| Food person | 150 | 160 |
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| Food family | 440 | 407 |
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| Transport person | 46.03 | 18.91 |
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| Transport family | 176.13 | 66.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.68 years | 67.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nangarhar | Helmand |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.94 | 3.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.22 | 14.22 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.9 | 3.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 | 0.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.35 | 0.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.38 | 0.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nangarhar | Helmand |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 105.54 | 457.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 82.2 | 165.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 270.36 | 501.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 127.27 | 386.95 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.48 | 72.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.16 | 144.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 112.23 | 9.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nangarhar | Helmand |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.24 | 21.05 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 428 | 1,401 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 255 | 403 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.32% | 11.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.88 | 3.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 0.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nangarhar | Helmand |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.25 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.75 | 1.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.21 | 3.85 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.87 | 2.71 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.52 | 5.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.63 | 1.18 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.13 |
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Other
| Item | Nangarhar | Helmand |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.84 | 19.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.81 | 1.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.05 | 85.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.25 | 5.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.19 | 20.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.51 | 126.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 20.37 | 51.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,661 | 636 |
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