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

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Kabul?

88.1% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-88.1%

vs NYC

AFN 7,993

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

56.9

Koopkracht

Weak

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Kabul?

Kostenverdeling: Kabul

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

11.9 Very affordable

Huur

2.6 Very affordable

Boodschappen

20.1 Very affordable

Restaurants

14.1 Very affordable

Koopkracht

56.9 Weak

Huur in Kabul

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum AFN 7,993/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum AFN 7,065/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum AFN 14,086/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum AFN 7,457/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 12% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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