Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 52% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 47% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kabul | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 323 Afghani (17 zł) | 51 zł | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 425 Afghani (23 zł) | 39 zł | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 176 Afghani (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 71 Afghani (3.85 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Afghani (5.45 zł) | 20 zł | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (2.50 zł) | 15 zł | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 214 Afghani (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (3.89 zł) | 7 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (1.52 zł) | 7 zł | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (85 zł) | 61 zł | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (3.55 zł) | 10 zł | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Afghani (1.56 zł) | 7 zł | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 63% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kabul | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,028 Afghani (2,758 zł) | 7,896 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,368 Afghani (1,047 zł) | 5,313 zł | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,350 Afghani (235 zł) | 1,357 zł | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (1,381 zł) | 5,130 zł | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (875 zł) | 3,760 zł | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (318 zł) | 804 zł | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,489 Afghani (135 zł) | 68 zł | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,391 Afghani (1,102 zł) | 1,957 zł | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (408 zł) | 687 zł | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (16 zł) | 63 zł | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 199 Afghani (11 zł) | 78 zł | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 68% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kabul | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,193 Afghani (64 zł) | 406 zł | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (90 zł) | 197 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,224 Afghani (174 zł) | 385 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,790 Afghani (151 zł) | 560 zł | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 38% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kabul | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (77,905 zł) | 157,381 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 61 Afghani (3.31 zł) | 7 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (147 zł) | 190 zł | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 470 Afghani (25 zł) | 59 zł | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 48% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kabul | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 188 Afghani (10 zł) | 36 zł | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 310 Afghani (17 zł) | 53 zł | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 273 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (10 zł) | 29 zł | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 232 Afghani (13 zł) | 21 zł | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 260 Afghani (14 zł) | 18 zł | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (4.05 zł) | 12 zł | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (5.44 zł) | 12 zł | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 Afghani (14 zł) | 93 zł | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 62% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kabul | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 605 Afghani (33 zł) | 135 zł | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (20 zł) | 65 zł | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (66 zł) | 364 zł | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (85 zł) | 245 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (40 zł) | 40 zł | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Afghani (11 zł) | 19 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 369 Afghani (20 zł) | 21 zł | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (1,018 zł) | 2,581 zł | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 Afghani (0.17 zł) | 1.00 zł | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,828 Afghani (99 zł) | 199 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani (9 zł) | 23 zł | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 559 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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