Afghanistan
Cost of Living in Kabul
Monthly Total
$768
$13,440
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$129
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$21
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$129
$2,258
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$152
$2,660
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$57
$998
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$165
$2,888
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$29
$508
Monthly Total
$768
$13,440
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