Cost of living
Sar-e Pul compared to Mazar-i-Sharif
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Overview comparison
Sar-e PulMazar-i-Sharif
Consumer prices in Sar-e Pul are roughly 2% higher than in Mazar-i-Sharif.
Cost of living
| Item | Sar-e Pul | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Total with rent one person | 509 | 528 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,010 | 1,033 |
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| Without rent one person | 270 | 270 |
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| Without rent one family | 701 | 664 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 190.97 | 180.87 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 290.61 | 265.32 |
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| Food person | 151 | 170 |
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| Food family | 434 | 372 |
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| Transport person | 41.91 | 71.11 |
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| Transport family | 113.51 | 172.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 80 years | 78.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sar-e Pul | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.11 | 1.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.57 | 17.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.89 | 4.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.73 | 6.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.16 | 0.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sar-e Pul | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 99.04 | 90.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 59.72 | 36.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 232.93 | 165.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 114.07 | 63.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.3 | 67.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.65 | 95.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 104.33 | 113.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sar-e Pul | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.17 | 20.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 360 | 302 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 174 | 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 | 16.27% | 18.5% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.43 | 14.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.3 | 1.37 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sar-e Pul | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.29 | 0.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.44 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.37 | 5.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.86 | 4.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.97 | 4.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.93 | 1.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Sar-e Pul | Mazar-i-Sharif |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.4 | 10.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.83 | 5.12 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.65 | 13.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.42 | 2.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14.36 | 12.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.38 | 47.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 41.02 | 58.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,316 | 1,421 |
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