Should I move to Kabul?

Kabul, Afghanistan has a cost of living 88.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 11.9). It is ranked #561 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 56.9 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 88.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 11.9). Groceries are 79.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 85.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately AFN 7,993 per month. Local purchasing power index is 56.9 (NYC = 100).

🇦🇫 Afghanistan · #561 of 577 cities · 2026

Sollte ich nach Kabul ziehen?

88.1% günstiger zu leben als in New York City.

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-88.1%

vs NYC

AFN 7,993

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum

56.9

Kaufkraft

Weak

Kaufkraft

Kostenindex: Numbeo, wo verfügbar kombiniert mit Expatistan und LivingCost (New York = 100) · Stand: Oktober 2026

Persönliche Antwort

Vergleiche dein Gehalt: Umzug nach Kabul?

Kostenaufschlüsselung: Kabul

Kostenindizes vs NYC = 100

Lebenshaltungskosten

11.9 Very affordable

Miete

2.6 Very affordable

Lebensmittel

20.1 Very affordable

Restaurants

14.1 Very affordable

Kaufkraft

56.9 Weak

Miete in Kabul

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum AFN 7,993/mo

1-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums AFN 7,065/mo

3-Zi., Stadtzentrum AFN 14,086/mo

3-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums AFN 7,457/mo

Ersparnis außerhalb des Zentrums 12% günstiger

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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