Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan vs Kaluga, Russia
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 51% more expensive than in Kaluga (Russia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 Afghani (руб 319) | руб 269 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 Afghani (руб 247) | руб 202 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 Afghani (руб 153) | руб 97 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Afghani (руб 62) | руб 50 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (руб 83) | руб 65 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (руб 41) | руб 60 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 231 Afghani (руб 219) | руб 154 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 Afghani (руб 51) | руб 57 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (руб 25) | руб 41 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (руб 191) | руб 51 | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,570 Afghani (руб 1,486) | руб 430 | + 246% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (руб 63) | руб 80 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (руб 36) | руб 27 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 18% more expensive than in Kaluga (Russia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,366 Afghani (руб 36,314) | руб 56,577 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,996 Afghani (руб 20,819) | руб 39,359 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,933 Afghani (руб 4,669) | руб 3,838 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,214 Afghani (руб 27,652) | руб 34,747 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,478 Afghani (руб 17,490) | руб 18,975 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,256 Afghani (руб 4,975) | руб 2,671 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,839 Afghani (руб 3,634) | руб 628 | + 479% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,575 Afghani (руб 19,475) | руб 35,625 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,363 Afghani (руб 7,916) | руб 7,415 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 296 Afghani (руб 280) | руб 640 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 Afghani (руб 187) | руб 171 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 41% cheaper than in Kaluga (Russia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,345 Afghani (руб 1,273) | руб 3,896 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,403 Afghani (руб 2,275) | руб 3,245 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 Afghani (руб 2,544) | руб 3,898 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,564 Afghani (руб 2,427) | руб 5,758 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 85% more expensive than in Kaluga (Russia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,510 Afghani (руб 1,159,017) | руб 1,053,650 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (руб 40) | руб 37 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Afghani (руб 2,524) | руб 703 | + 259% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 362 Afghani (руб 343) | руб 241 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 8% cheaper than in Kaluga (Russia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Afghani (руб 135) | руб 665 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 322 Afghani (руб 305) | руб 329 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 196 Afghani (руб 185) | руб 219 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 186 Afghani (руб 176) | руб 110 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 261 Afghani (руб 247) | руб 163 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (руб 73) | руб 72 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (руб 96) | руб 99 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 Afghani (руб 268) | руб 437 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 10% cheaper than in Kaluga (Russia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 823 Afghani (руб 779) | руб 1,765 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 371 Afghani (руб 351) | руб 505 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (руб 1,420) | руб 1,571 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,327 Afghani (руб 2,203) | руб 2,673 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,261 Afghani (руб 1,194) | руб 217 | + 450% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 217 Afghani (руб 205) | руб 138 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 447 Afghani (руб 423) | руб 129 | + 228% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,583 Afghani (руб 13,803) | руб 30,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.10 Afghani (руб 3.88) | руб 2.23 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (руб 1,575) | руб 2,405 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Afghani (руб 138) | руб 89 | + 55% | |
| 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 166 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least руб 197,218 (208,363 Afghani) in Kabul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with руб 161,000 in Kaluga.
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