In Kandahar, Afghanistan, a single person typically needs around $521 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1083 monthly.
Kandahar is 51% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Kandahar is 82% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Kandahar is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.
Kandahar is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of costs in Kandahar is rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without a substantial income.
Food is 49% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 38% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.44 $ |
| Dinner | 11.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.47 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.16 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 18.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.71 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 11.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.31 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 81 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 101 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 76 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 121 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 112 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 235 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 488 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 271 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 183 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.66% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.66 $ |
| Haircut | 2.93 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 37.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 21 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,425 $ |