Cost of living
Nimruz compared to Kandahar (Afghanistan)
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Overview comparison
NimruzKandahar (Afghanistan)
Consumer prices in Nimruz are roughly 40% higher than in Kandahar (Afghanistan).
Cost of living
| Item | Nimruz | Kandahar (Afghanistan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 543 | 482 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,534 | 1,137 |
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| Without rent one person | 393 | 258 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,072 | 682 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 247.11 | 246.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 448.08 | 374.44 |
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| Food person | 178 | 130 |
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| Food family | 558 | 425 |
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| Transport person | 41.54 | 44.11 |
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| Transport family | 106.62 | 140.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.96 years | 80.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nimruz | Kandahar (Afghanistan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.64 | 2.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.7 | 12.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.37 | 4.42 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 | 6.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.09 | 0.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.17 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nimruz | Kandahar (Afghanistan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 369.08 | 79.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.71 | 55.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 630.09 | 191.35 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 337.58 | 86.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 9.95 | 62.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.64 | 75.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.8 | 119.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nimruz | Kandahar (Afghanistan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 26.6 | 17.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,515 | 395 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 803 | 187 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.87% | 22.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.91 | 8.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.24 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nimruz | Kandahar (Afghanistan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 0.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.64 | 0.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.2 | 1.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.39 | 4.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.04 | 4.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.46 | 6.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 | 0.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 | 0.17 |
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Other
| Item | Nimruz | Kandahar (Afghanistan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.6 | 10.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.57 | 3.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 102.31 | 13.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.01 | 3.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.52 | 14.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.71 | 37.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 124.94 | 55.9 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 698 | 1,112 |
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