Should I move to Kabul?

Kabul, Afghanistan has a cost of living 80.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.6). It is ranked #544 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 55.8 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Kabul?

The cost of living in Kabul is 80.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.6). Groceries are 79.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 86.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 67 per month. Local purchasing power index is 55.8 (NYC = 100).

🏳️ Afghanistan · #544 of 558 cities · 2026

Sollte ich nach Kabul ziehen?

80.4% günstiger zu leben als in New York City.

Nutze den Rechner mit deinem Gehalt für eine persönliche Antwort.

-80.4%

vs NYC

EUR 67

Geschätzte Miete in

55.8

Kaufkraft

Weak

Kaufkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Persönliche Antwort

Vergleiche dein Gehalt — Umzug nach Kabul?

Die Zahlen

Kostenaufschlüsselung — Kabul

Kostenindizes vs NYC = 100

Lebenshaltungskosten

19.6 Very affordable

Miete

2.6 Very affordable

Lebensmittel

20.7 Very affordable

Restaurants

13.1 Very affordable

Kaufkraft

55.8 Weak

Geschätzte Miete in Kabul

1-Zi. — Stadtzentrum EUR 67/mo

1-Zi. — Außerhalb des Zentrums EUR 50/mo

3-Zi. — Stadtzentrum EUR 116/mo

Ersparnis außerhalb des Zentrums ~25% günstiger

Aus dem Mietindex geschätzt. Tatsächliche Preise können abweichen.

Bereit, die Zahlen zu sehen?

Gib dein Gehalt und deine aktuelle Stadt ein. Erhalte das genaue Nettoeinkommen in Kabul — in Sekunden.

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