Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 42% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 55% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Kabul | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 362 Afghani (₡ 2,503) | ₡ 7,707 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 409 Afghani (₡ 2,830) | ₡ 4,707 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 184 Afghani (₡ 1,274) | ₡ 2,182 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (₡ 475) | ₡ 1,036 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 103 Afghani (₡ 709) | ₡ 2,216 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (₡ 320) | ₡ 1,251 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 159 Afghani (₡ 1,102) | ₡ 2,728 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Afghani (₡ 487) | ₡ 2,062 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (₡ 204) | ₡ 1,413 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (₡ 1,394) | ₡ 1,038 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (₡ 10,843) | ₡ 12,447 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (₡ 478) | ₡ 1,725 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (₡ 211) | ₡ 1,085 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 27% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,965 Afghani (₡ 241,709) | ₡ 573,804 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,869 Afghani (₡ 137,350) | ₡ 315,501 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,139 Afghani (₡ 35,523) | ₡ 26,072 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (₡ 176,603) | ₡ 382,417 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (₡ 111,967) | ₡ 230,374 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (₡ 40,690) | ₡ 19,083 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,946 Afghani (₡ 27,280) | ₡ 14,455 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,356 Afghani (₡ 119,978) | ₡ 224,464 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (₡ 52,243) | ₡ 62,505 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (₡ 2,035) | ₡ 4,374 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (₡ 2,074) | ₡ 2,373 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 57% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,544 Afghani (₡ 10,674) | ₡ 40,720 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (₡ 11,459) | ₡ 21,791 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,961 Afghani (₡ 20,469) | ₡ 48,422 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (₡ 18,652) | ₡ 41,366 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 29% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (₡ 9,963,624) | ₡ 15,977,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 Afghani (₡ 404) | ₡ 742 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (₡ 18,864) | ₡ 21,970 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 437 Afghani (₡ 3,024) | ₡ 7,234 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 53% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 140 Afghani (₡ 971) | ₡ 3,446 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 342 Afghani (₡ 2,366) | ₡ 9,465 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₡ 33,199 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (₡ 1,256) | ₡ 3,184 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (₡ 1,338) | ₡ 3,099 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Afghani (₡ 1,869) | ₡ 3,677 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (₡ 518) | ₡ 1,704 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 134 Afghani (₡ 926) | ₡ 1,664 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 276 Afghani (₡ 1,907) | ₡ 6,851 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 49% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Kabul | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 752 Afghani (₡ 5,198) | ₡ 12,073 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (₡ 2,515) | ₡ 6,890 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (₡ 8,481) | ₡ 14,248 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (₡ 10,912) | ₡ 23,977 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (₡ 5,111) | ₡ 4,899 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 Afghani (₡ 1,361) | ₡ 2,898 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (₡ 2,743) | ₡ 1,544 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (₡ 130,209) | ₡ 375,282 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66 Afghani (₡ 25) | ₡ 47 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,721 Afghani (₡ 11,894) | ₡ 30,341 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 165 Afghani (₡ 1,137) | ₡ 3,027 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 735 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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