Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan vs Mumbai, India
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 16% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 Afghani (₨314) | ₨687 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 Afghani (₨243) | ₨319 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 Afghani (₨151) | ₨161 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Afghani (₨61) | ₨64 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (₨81) | ₨85 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (₨40) | ₨46 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 231 Afghani (₨215) | ₨224 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 Afghani (₨51) | ₨181 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (₨25) | ₨35 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (₨188) | ₨144 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,570 Afghani (₨1,462) | ₨772 | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (₨62) | ₨88 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (₨36) | ₨36 | - 1% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 5% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,366 Afghani (₨35,729) | ₨65,703 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,996 Afghani (₨20,484) | ₨48,701 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,933 Afghani (₨4,594) | ₨7,341 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,214 Afghani (₨27,206) | ₨42,088 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,478 Afghani (₨17,208) | ₨27,530 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,256 Afghani (₨4,894) | ₨3,377 | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,839 Afghani (₨3,575) | ₨714 | + 400% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,575 Afghani (₨19,161) | ₨28,988 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,363 Afghani (₨7,788) | ₨10,327 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 296 Afghani (₨276) | ₨478 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 Afghani (₨184) | ₨195 | - 6% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 18% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,345 Afghani (₨1,253) | ₨2,269 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,403 Afghani (₨2,238) | ₨2,447 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 Afghani (₨2,503) | ₨3,810 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,564 Afghani (₨2,388) | ₨2,733 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 63% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,510 Afghani (₨1,140,345) | ₨744,211 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (₨40) | ₨84 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Afghani (₨2,483) | ₨744 | + 234% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 362 Afghani (₨337) | ₨183 | + 84% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 18% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Afghani (₨132) | ₨82 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 322 Afghani (₨300) | ₨197 | + 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨701 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 196 Afghani (₨182) | ₨299 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 186 Afghani (₨174) | ₨232 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 261 Afghani (₨243) | ₨295 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (₨71) | ₨181 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (₨94) | ₨75 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 Afghani (₨263) | ₨281 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 51% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 823 Afghani (₨767) | ₨1,325 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 371 Afghani (₨346) | ₨531 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (₨1,397) | ₨2,488 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,327 Afghani (₨2,167) | ₨2,718 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,261 Afghani (₨1,175) | ₨1,068 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 217 Afghani (₨202) | ₨323 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 447 Afghani (₨416) | ₨290 | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,583 Afghani (₨13,581) | ₨30,974 | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.10 Afghani (₨3.81) | ₨37 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (₨1,550) | ₨2,844 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Afghani (₨136) | ₨283 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨184,000 in Mumbai you would need to make just about ₨165,917 (178,163 Afghani) in Kabul.
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