Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 22% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kabul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 394 Afghani (79TL) | 91TL | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 389 Afghani (78TL) | 60TL | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 190 Afghani (38TL) | 36TL | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (14TL) | 22TL | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Afghani (20TL) | 37TL | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (9TL) | 24TL | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 161 Afghani (32TL) | 66TL | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (12TL) | 15TL | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (5.89TL) | 12TL | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (40TL) | 28TL | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,562 Afghani (311TL) | 152TL | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (14TL) | 16TL | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (6TL) | 4.84TL | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 9% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kabul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,929 Afghani (6,960TL) | 11,990TL | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,704 Afghani (3,727TL) | 7,285TL | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,724 Afghani (941TL) | 1,466TL | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,518 Afghani (5,085TL) | 8,342TL | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,154 Afghani (3,219TL) | 4,786TL | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,872 Afghani (1,170TL) | 1,186TL | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,395 Afghani (477TL) | 120TL | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,572 Afghani (3,701TL) | 6,588TL | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (1,506TL) | 1,616TL | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 305 Afghani (61TL) | 81TL | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 104TL | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 47% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kabul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,602 Afghani (319TL) | 686TL | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,756 Afghani (350TL) | 624TL | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,465 Afghani (491TL) | 1,111TL | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,899 Afghani (578TL) | 908TL | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 30% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,438,150 Afghani (286,564TL) | 763,084TL | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 Afghani (9TL) | 23TL | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (544TL) | 365TL | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 437 Afghani (87TL) | 58TL | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 10% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 31TL | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 308 Afghani (61TL) | 53TL | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 666TL | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 171 Afghani (34TL) | 56TL | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (39TL) | 48TL | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Afghani (52TL) | 36TL | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 Afghani (15TL) | 24TL | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 127 Afghani (25TL) | 44TL | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 Afghani (55TL) | 92TL | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 40% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kabul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 804 Afghani (160TL) | 396TL | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 363 Afghani (72TL) | 102TL | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (245TL) | 949TL | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,731 Afghani (345TL) | 1,127TL | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,218 Afghani (243TL) | 130TL | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 Afghani (35TL) | 32TL | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (79TL) | 60TL | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,628 Afghani (4,509TL) | 7,399TL | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.82 Afghani (0.76TL) | 0.73TL | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (331TL) | 713TL | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 Afghani (31TL) | 29TL | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 760 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
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