Cost of living in Kabul is 26% higher than in Karachi (without rent).
Rent in Kabul is 59% more expensive than in Karachi.
Cost of living including rent in Kabul is 40% higher than in Karachi.
Food in Kabul is 24% more expensive than in Karachi.
Transport in Kabul is 55% more expensive than in Karachi.
| Kabul | Karachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kabul | Karachi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.69 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 8.83 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.92 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.75 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.32 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.32 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.5 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.07 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.69 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.56 $ | 1.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.2 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.29 $ | 4.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.1 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.24 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.81 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.47 $ | 0.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.5 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.3 $ | 97.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
99.3 $ | 9.99 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 123 $ | 96.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 182 $ | 187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 168 $ | 141 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 381 $ | 307 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 451 $ | 544 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 274 $ | 338 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 188 $ | 173 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.36 % | 21.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.3 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.34 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Haircut | 2.99 $ | 1.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 46.1 $ | 52.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 13.6 $ | 15.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 23.8 $ | 42.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,452 $ | 1,146 $ |