Cost of living in Khammam is 40% lower than in Kabul (without rent).
Rent in Khammam is 70% cheaper than in Kabul.
Cost of living including rent in Khammam is 54% lower than in Kabul.
Food in Khammam is 26% cheaper than in Kabul.
Transport in Khammam is 78% cheaper than in Kabul.
| Khammam | Kabul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Khammam | Kabul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.18 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10 $ | 8.83 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.72 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.89 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.32 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.91 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.99 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.27 $ | 2.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.8 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.29 $ | 9.29 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.42 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.28 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.29 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.07 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.7 $ | 1.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.8 $ | 53.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.7 $ | 82.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.75 $ | 99.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 48.3 $ | 123 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 104 $ | 182 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 75.1 $ | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 168 $ | 381 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,239 $ | 451 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 241 $ | 274 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 278 $ | 188 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.24 % | 21.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.4 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Haircut | 2.28 $ | 2.99 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.7 $ | 46.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.1 $ | 13.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 32 $ | 23.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 798 $ | 1,452 $ |