Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 13% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 23% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 394 Afghani (360 som) | 346 som | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 389 Afghani (355 som) | 222 som | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 190 Afghani (174 som) | 138 som | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (64 som) | 55 som | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Afghani (90 som) | 122 som | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (42 som) | 114 som | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 161 Afghani (147 som) | 242 som | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (55 som) | 80 som | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (27 som) | 30 som | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (184 som) | 70 som | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,562 Afghani (1,426 som) | 434 som | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (63 som) | 72 som | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (28 som) | 34 som | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is about the same as in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,929 Afghani (31,902 som) | 50,442 som | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,704 Afghani (17,083 som) | 30,403 som | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,724 Afghani (4,315 som) | 2,438 som | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,518 Afghani (23,306 som) | 28,813 som | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,154 Afghani (14,753 som) | 16,149 som | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,872 Afghani (5,363 som) | 1,832 som | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,395 Afghani (2,187 som) | 1,070 som | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,572 Afghani (16,963 som) | 27,739 som | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (6,902 som) | 7,934 som | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 305 Afghani (278 som) | 500 som | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 344 som | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 53% cheaper than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,602 Afghani (1,463 som) | 3,515 som | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,756 Afghani (1,604 som) | 2,821 som | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,465 Afghani (2,251 som) | 7,021 som | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,899 Afghani (2,647 som) | 6,803 som | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 102% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,438,150 Afghani (1,313,490 som) | 965,267 som | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 Afghani (43 som) | 48 som | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (2,492 som) | 677 som | + 268% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 437 Afghani (399 som) | 190 som | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 13% cheaper than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 259 som | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 308 Afghani (281 som) | 688 som | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,174 som | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 171 Afghani (156 som) | 212 som | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (177 som) | 192 som | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 Afghani (237 som) | 235 som | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 Afghani (67 som) | 80 som | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 127 Afghani (116 som) | 97 som | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 Afghani (251 som) | 275 som | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 18% cheaper than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Kabul | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 804 Afghani (734 som) | 1,343 som | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 363 Afghani (332 som) | 565 som | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (1,124 som) | 3,068 som | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,731 Afghani (1,581 som) | 2,324 som | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,218 Afghani (1,112 som) | 241 som | + 362% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 Afghani (160 som) | 175 som | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (362 som) | 136 som | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,628 Afghani (20,666 som) | 27,252 som | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.82 Afghani (3.49 som) | 2.96 som | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (1,519 som) | 3,207 som | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 Afghani (144 som) | 90 som | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 122 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
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