In Khost, Afghanistan, a family of four typically needs around $939 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $441 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Khost is 59% cheaper overall.
Khost is 67% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Khost is, on average, 84% lower than in Columbus.
Khost tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of higher costs in Khost is rent and utilities, which can strain budgets. This can make living in the city challenging for those on tighter financial plans.
Food costs in Khost are 50% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable. Residents can find a variety of options without overspending.
Public transport is 71% lower than the European benchmark, making it a cost-effective option for getting around. This affordability helps ease overall transportation expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.42 $ |
| Dinner | 13.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.38 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.24 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.63 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 11.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.31 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.5 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 39 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 59 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 101 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 70 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 133 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 264 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 433 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 235 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 174 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.94% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.27 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.92 $ |
| Haircut | 2.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 23 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,278 $ |