Cost of living
Parwan compared to Mazar-i-Sharif
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Overview comparison
ParwanMazar-i-Sharif
Consumer prices in Parwan are roughly 2% higher than in Mazar-i-Sharif.
Cost of living
| Item | Parwan | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Total with rent one person | 474 | 528 |
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| Total with rent family | 785 | 1,033 |
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| Without rent one person | 258 | 270 |
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| Without rent one family | 605 | 664 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 228.72 | 180.87 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 262.61 | 265.32 |
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| Food person | 141 | 170 |
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| Food family | 457 | 372 |
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| Transport person | 41.51 | 71.11 |
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| Transport family | 137.79 | 172.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.5 years | 78.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Parwan | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.53 | 1.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.35 | 17.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.89 | 4.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.76 | 6.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.04 | 0.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Parwan | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 106.98 | 90.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 59.25 | 36.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 215.13 | 165.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 107.58 | 63.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.88 | 67.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.05 | 95.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 88.08 | 113.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Parwan | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.72 | 20.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 433 | 302 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 192 | 135 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.89% | 18.5% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.99 | 14.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.37 |
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Groceries
| Item | Parwan | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.21 | 0.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.48 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.53 | 5.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.84 | 4.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.36 | 4.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.78 | 1.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Parwan | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.93 | 10.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4 | 5.12 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.53 | 13.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.85 | 2.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.96 | 12.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.96 | 47.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 40.57 | 58.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,453 | 1,421 |
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