Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 91% 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 | 323 Afghani (﷼ 193,642) | ﷼ 2,948,590 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 425 Afghani (﷼ 254,881) | ﷼ 3,228,790 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 176 Afghani (﷼ 105,631) | ﷼ 1,357,460 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 71 Afghani (﷼ 42,717) | ﷼ 376,946 | - 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Afghani (﷼ 60,375) | ﷼ 659,174 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (﷼ 27,699) | ﷼ 288,892 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 214 Afghani (﷼ 128,142) | ﷼ 1,047,490 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (﷼ 43,154) | ﷼ 491,160 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (﷼ 16,854) | ﷼ 238,061 | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (﷼ 120,808) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (﷼ 939,939) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (﷼ 39,323) | ﷼ 398,890 | - 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Afghani (﷼ 17,315) | ﷼ 137,390 | - 87% | |
| 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 | 51,028 Afghani (﷼ 30,577,406) | ﷼ 585,912,000 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,368 Afghani (﷼ 11,605,503) | ﷼ 196,773,000 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,350 Afghani (﷼ 2,606,488) | ﷼ 51,769,300 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (﷼ 15,308,358) | ﷼ 387,087,000 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (﷼ 9,705,598) | ﷼ 170,153,000 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (﷼ 3,527,072) | ﷼ 24,099,600 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,489 Afghani (﷼ 1,491,245) | ﷼ 2,763,940 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,391 Afghani (﷼ 12,218,690) | ﷼ 145,263,000 | - 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (﷼ 4,528,564) | ﷼ 126,611,000 | - 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (﷼ 176,405) | ﷼ 1,778,530 | - 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 199 Afghani (﷼ 119,069) | ﷼ 1,154,180 | - 90% | |
| 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) | 1,193 Afghani (﷼ 714,750) | ﷼ 14,268,400 | - 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (﷼ 993,324) | ﷼ 19,271,200 | - 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,224 Afghani (﷼ 1,931,909) | ﷼ 57,149,100 | - 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,790 Afghani (﷼ 1,672,007) | ﷼ 31,926,700 | - 95% | |
| Transportation | - 86% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 86% 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 (﷼ 863,669,920) | ﷼ 20,327,200,000 | - 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 61 Afghani (﷼ 36,736) | ﷼ 29,257 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (﷼ 1,635,215) | ﷼ 4,249,080 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 470 Afghani (﷼ 281,912) | ﷼ 3,260,740 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 83% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Kabul | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 188 Afghani (﷼ 112,868) | ﷼ 695,681 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 310 Afghani (﷼ 186,041) | ﷼ 812,414 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 5,000,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (﷼ 108,864) | ﷼ 670,671 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 232 Afghani (﷼ 138,874) | ﷼ 1,290,920 | - 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 260 Afghani (﷼ 155,634) | ﷼ 877,315 | - 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (﷼ 44,880) | ﷼ 718,978 | - 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (﷼ 60,323) | ﷼ 671,542 | - 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 Afghani (﷼ 153,401) | ﷼ 1,507,470 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 92% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kabul | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 605 Afghani (﷼ 362,313) | ﷼ 4,617,060 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (﷼ 217,966) | ﷼ 1,301,780 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (﷼ 735,112) | ﷼ 9,256,230 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (﷼ 945,866) | ﷼ 12,775,000 | - 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (﷼ 443,037) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Afghani (﷼ 118,481) | ﷼ 935,941 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 369 Afghani (﷼ 220,907) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (﷼ 11,286,775) | ﷼ 315,938,000 | - 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 Afghani (﷼ 1,887) | ﷼ 22,160 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,828 Afghani (﷼ 1,095,480) | ﷼ 14,288,400 | - 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani (﷼ 98,482) | ﷼ 1,682,670 | - 94% | |
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TOTAL | - 91% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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