Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan vs Karachi, Pakistan
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 31% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 Afghani (₨700) | ₨421 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 Afghani (₨543) | ₨590 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 Afghani (₨337) | ₨279 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Afghani (₨136) | ₨114 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (₨182) | ₨136 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (₨90) | ₨97 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 231 Afghani (₨480) | ₨640 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 Afghani (₨113) | ₨144 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (₨55) | ₨51 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (₨419) | ₨303 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,570 Afghani (₨3,264) | ₨1,498 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (₨138) | ₨126 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (₨80) | ₨67 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 37% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,366 Afghani (₨79,787) | ₨76,370 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,996 Afghani (₨45,742) | ₨43,249 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,933 Afghani (₨10,258) | ₨12,208 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,214 Afghani (₨60,755) | ₨58,152 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,478 Afghani (₨38,428) | ₨31,371 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,256 Afghani (₨10,930) | ₨6,958 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,839 Afghani (₨7,984) | ₨2,614 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,103 Afghani (₨54,285) | ₨46,440 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,363 Afghani (₨17,391) | ₨12,401 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 296 Afghani (₨616) | ₨557 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 Afghani (₨410) | ₨977 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 15% cheaper than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,345 Afghani (₨2,798) | ₨3,453 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,403 Afghani (₨4,998) | ₨5,484 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 Afghani (₨5,589) | ₨9,575 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,564 Afghani (₨5,333) | ₨6,980 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 64% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,510 Afghani (₨2,546,512) | ₨2,518,870 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (₨89) | ₨111 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Afghani (₨5,546) | ₨1,720 | + 222% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 362 Afghani (₨753) | ₨405 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 17% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Afghani (₨296) | ₨253 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 322 Afghani (₨669) | ₨532 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,934 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 196 Afghani (₨407) | ₨528 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 186 Afghani (₨388) | ₨282 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 261 Afghani (₨543) | ₨321 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (₨159) | ₨157 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (₨210) | ₨156 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 Afghani (₨588) | ₨447 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 5% cheaper than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 823 Afghani (₨1,712) | ₨1,377 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 371 Afghani (₨772) | ₨1,652 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (₨3,119) | ₨3,774 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,327 Afghani (₨4,840) | ₨4,173 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,261 Afghani (₨2,623) | ₨613 | + 328% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 217 Afghani (₨450) | ₨378 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 447 Afghani (₨930) | ₨455 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,583 Afghani (₨30,327) | ₨67,580 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.10 Afghani (₨9) | ₨9 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (₨3,460) | ₨5,942 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Afghani (₨304) | ₨282 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 982 prices entered by 245 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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