In Jalalabad, Afghanistan, a family of four typically needs around $800 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $358 monthly.
Overall living costs in Jalalabad are 67% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Jalalabad is 87% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Jalalabad is, on average, 94% lower than in New York City.
Jalalabad is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Rent and utilities are significant contributors to living costs, impacting overall affordability.
Food costs are 57% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 75% lower than the European benchmark, providing excellent value.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.18 $ |
| Dinner | 7.31 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.36 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.19 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.26 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 11.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.31 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 13 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 21 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 102 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 39 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 116 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 98 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 218 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 441 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 219 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 175 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.92% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.46 $ |
| Haircut | 2.95 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 15 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,179 $ |