Cost of living
Paktika compared to Sar-e Pul
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Overview comparison
PaktikaSar-e Pul
Consumer prices in Paktika are roughly 6% higher than in Sar-e Pul.
Cost of living
| Item | Paktika | Sar-e Pul |
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| Total with rent one person | 546 | 509 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,089 | 1,010 |
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| Without rent one person | 192 | 270 |
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| Without rent one family | 620 | 701 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 250.13 | 190.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 346.45 | 290.61 |
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| Food person | 191 | 151 |
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| Food family | 525 | 434 |
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| Transport person | 26.79 | 41.91 |
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| Transport family | 78.95 | 113.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.72 years | 80 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Paktika | Sar-e Pul |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.1 | 2.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.42 | 11.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.25 | 4.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.95 | 5.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.45 | 1.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 0.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Paktika | Sar-e Pul |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 115.33 | 99.04 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 82.55 | 59.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 362.48 | 232.93 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 163.48 | 114.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.74 | 53.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.02 | 90.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 85.32 | 104.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Paktika | Sar-e Pul |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.83 | 17.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 453 | 360 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 251 | 174 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.86% | 16.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.01 | 11.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Paktika | Sar-e Pul |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 0.59 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.36 | 0.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 1.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.36 | 4.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.97 | 2.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.66 | 4.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.82 | 0.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Paktika | Sar-e Pul |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 8.09 | 10.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.72 | 2.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.76 | 12.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.98 | 2.42 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.95 | 14.36 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 39.21 | 47.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 25.14 | 41.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,179 | 1,316 |
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