Cost of living in Al Wajh is 37% higher than in Kabul (without rent).
Rent in Al Wajh is 58% more expensive than in Kabul.
Cost of living including rent in Al Wajh is 47% higher than in Kabul.
Food in Al Wajh is 61% more expensive than in Kabul.
Transport in Al Wajh is 58% cheaper than in Kabul.
| Al Wajh | Kabul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Al Wajh | Kabul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.69 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.3 $ | 8.83 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.12 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.77 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.45 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.8 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.52 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.18 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.83 $ | 2.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.06 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.3 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.8 $ | 9.29 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.01 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.62 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.75 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.18 $ | 1.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.1 $ | 53.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 82.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
82.3 $ | 99.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 250 $ | 123 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 434 $ | 182 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 477 $ | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 568 $ | 381 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,496 $ | 451 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 987 $ | 274 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,857 $ | 188 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.14 % | 21.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 81.8 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Haircut | 3.3 $ | 2.99 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.7 $ | 46.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.4 $ | 13.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 222 $ | 23.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,310 $ | 1,452 $ |