Cost of living in Mazar-i-Sharif is very similar to Kandahar (without rent).
Rent in Mazar-i-Sharif is 18% cheaper than in Kandahar.
Cost of living including rent in Mazar-i-Sharif is 10% lower than in Kandahar.
Food in Mazar-i-Sharif is 7% cheaper than in Kandahar.
Transport in Mazar-i-Sharif is 10% more expensive than in Kandahar.
| Mazar-i-Sharif | Kandahar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mazar-i-Sharif | Kandahar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.19 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.3 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.35 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.15 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.19 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.6 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.3 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.44 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.17 $ | 2.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.3 $ | 9.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.5 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.3 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.84 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 1.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.2 $ | 81.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
102 $ | 101 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 39.4 $ | 76.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 72.4 $ | 121 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 78.7 $ | 112 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 146 $ | 235 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 367 $ | 488 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 147 $ | 271 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 254 $ | 183 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.52 % | 16.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.34 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Haircut | 2.91 $ | 2.93 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.9 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.4 $ | 17.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 72.6 $ | 21.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,334 $ | 1,425 $ |