Cost of living in Kunduz is 8% higher than in Lashkargah (without rent).
Rent in Kunduz is 15% cheaper than in Lashkargah.
Cost of living including rent in Kunduz is 4% lower than in Lashkargah.
Food in Kunduz is 6% more expensive than in Lashkargah.
Transport in Kunduz is 16% more expensive than in Lashkargah.
| Kunduz | Lashkargah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kunduz | Lashkargah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.31 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.3 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.24 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.91 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.2 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.26 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.62 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.79 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.35 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.97 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.74 $ | 1.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.9 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.95 $ | 13.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.5 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.35 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.83 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ | 1.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.3 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.3 $ | 162 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
101 $ | 111 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 59.2 $ | 43 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 106 $ | 79.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 102 $ | 72 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 211 $ | 131 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 403 $ | 530 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 196 $ | 274 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 214 $ | 178 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.57 % | 19.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.5 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.28 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Haircut | 2.95 $ | 2.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.8 $ | 31 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 14 $ | 20.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 47.1 $ | 17.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,334 $ | 1,253 $ |