Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 92% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran)
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| Food | - 90% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 90% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kabul | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 362 Afghani (﷼ 194,847) | ﷼ 2,574,920 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 409 Afghani (﷼ 220,303) | ﷼ 3,159,770 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 184 Afghani (﷼ 99,148) | ﷼ 901,671 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (﷼ 36,995) | ﷼ 336,523 | - 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 103 Afghani (﷼ 55,209) | ﷼ 702,759 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (﷼ 24,901) | ﷼ 233,753 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 159 Afghani (﷼ 85,775) | ﷼ 619,217 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Afghani (﷼ 37,905) | ﷼ 427,097 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (﷼ 15,914) | ﷼ 218,993 | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (﷼ 108,477) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (﷼ 843,998) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 Afghani (﷼ 37,234) | ﷼ 294,338 | - 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Afghani (﷼ 16,415) | ﷼ 171,702 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 93% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 93% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,965 Afghani (﷼ 18,813,329) | ﷼ 368,063,000 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,869 Afghani (﷼ 10,690,534) | ﷼ 260,049,000 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,139 Afghani (﷼ 2,764,927) | ﷼ 21,363,600 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (﷼ 13,745,810) | ﷼ 525,196,000 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (﷼ 8,714,932) | ﷼ 282,932,000 | - 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (﷼ 3,167,058) | ﷼ 17,640,400 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,946 Afghani (﷼ 2,123,353) | ﷼ 5,837,460 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,356 Afghani (﷼ 9,338,438) | ﷼ 158,050,000 | - 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (﷼ 4,066,326) | ﷼ 162,629,000 | - 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (﷼ 158,399) | ﷼ 2,831,440 | - 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (﷼ 161,419) | ﷼ 1,057,590 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 95% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 95% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kabul | Tehran | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,544 Afghani (﷼ 830,778) | ﷼ 13,833,800 | - 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (﷼ 891,934) | ﷼ 17,686,800 | - 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,961 Afghani (﷼ 1,593,190) | ﷼ 52,551,900 | - 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (﷼ 1,451,744) | ﷼ 29,329,400 | - 95% | |
| Transportation | - 91% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 91% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kabul | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (﷼ 775,513,788) | ﷼ 25,548,600,000 | - 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 Afghani (﷼ 31,411) | ﷼ 38,942 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (﷼ 1,468,306) | ﷼ 5,325,810 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 437 Afghani (﷼ 235,345) | ﷼ 1,591,210 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 86% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kabul | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 140 Afghani (﷼ 75,552) | ﷼ 310,666 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 342 Afghani (﷼ 184,168) | ﷼ 987,642 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 5,000,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (﷼ 97,752) | ﷼ 942,444 | - 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 Afghani (﷼ 104,124) | ﷼ 1,118,040 | - 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 270 Afghani (﷼ 145,476) | ﷼ 1,006,380 | - 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (﷼ 40,290) | ﷼ 1,130,560 | - 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 134 Afghani (﷼ 72,097) | ﷼ 590,295 | - 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 276 Afghani (﷼ 148,461) | ﷼ 1,234,360 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 91% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 752 Afghani (﷼ 404,590) | ﷼ 3,402,580 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (﷼ 195,718) | ﷼ 1,210,560 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (﷼ 660,078) | ﷼ 9,978,220 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (﷼ 849,320) | ﷼ 10,666,300 | - 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (﷼ 397,815) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 Afghani (﷼ 105,946) | ﷼ 725,674 | - 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Afghani (﷼ 213,503) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (﷼ 10,134,716) | ﷼ 171,792,000 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66 Afghani (﷼ 1,969) | ﷼ 28,552 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,721 Afghani (﷼ 925,751) | ﷼ 17,628,400 | - 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 165 Afghani (﷼ 88,525) | ﷼ 1,678,040 | - 95% | |
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TOTAL | - 92% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 881 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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