Cost Breakdown

Category
๐Ÿ  Housing
$150.75
$800.50
$30.50
๐Ÿ”Œ Utilities
$35.20
$75.40
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ถ Internet & Mobile
$20.15
$50.80
$2.50
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries
$120.30
$350.60
$15.25
๐Ÿš— Transportation
$25.50
$100.75
$5.00
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Out
$30.90
$200.45
$20.75
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Leisure Activities
$15.65
$100.30
$10.00
๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance
$10.00
$150.55
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
Total
$408.45
$1,879.35
$84.00
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.

Individual Item Costs

๐Ÿข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$210.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Coworking Space
$120.50
Limited availability, varies by facility. per month
โ˜• Coffee
$1.80
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
๐Ÿบ Beer
$3.20
Imported beer, as alcohol is less common. per pint
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.75
Local eateries, traditional Afghan dishes. per meal
๐Ÿ” Fast Food Combo
$5.60
International chains in the city. per meal
๐ŸŽ Apples
$1.20
Seasonally available, lower prices in the fall. per kg
๐Ÿž Bread
$0.50
Traditional Afghan bread, widely available. per loaf
๐Ÿฅ› Milk
$0.90
Locally sourced, prices stable year-round. per liter
๐Ÿš Rice
$1.10
Staple food, commonly found in markets. per kg
๐Ÿฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$4.50
Imported, prices may vary slightly by season. per kg
๐Ÿ– Beef
$6.30
Locally sourced, price fluctuations possible. per kg
๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Limited selection, mostly imported. per bottle
๐Ÿš• Taxi Start
$0.95
Initial fare, lower in suburban areas. per trip
๐Ÿš• Taxi per km
$0.45
Standard rate, may vary slightly by time of day. per km
๐ŸšŒ Monthly Transport Pass
$10.00
Includes bus and limited metro services. per month
๐Ÿš˜ Gasoline
$0.85
Prices influenced by global market trends. per liter
๐Ÿงด Mobile Plan
$5.50
Basic plan with limited data. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$25.30
High-speed internet, limited providers. per month
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym Membership
$18.75
Local gyms, varies by facilities offered. per month
๐ŸŽพ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$8.50
Per hour, booking recommended. per hour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$4.20
Dependent on the movie and time of day. per ticket
๐Ÿ‘– Jeans
$19.90
Mid-range brand, imported. per pair
๐Ÿ‘— Summer Dress
$15.60
Available in local markets. per dress
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$24.50
International brands, prices vary by model. per pair