Should I move to Kabul?

Kabul, Afghanistan has a cost of living 79.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 20.6). It is ranked #529 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 52.3 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 79.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 20.6). Groceries are 79.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 86.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 71 per month. Local purchasing power index is 52.3 (NYC = 100).

🏳️ Afghanistan · #529 of 546 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Kabul?

79.4% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-79.4%

vs NYC

EUR 71

Geschatte huur in

52.3

Koopkracht

Weak

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Kabul?

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Kabul

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

20.6 Very affordable

Huur

2.7 Very affordable

Boodschappen

21.0 Very affordable

Restaurants

14.0 Very affordable

Koopkracht

52.3 Weak

Geschatte huur in Kabul

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum EUR 71/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum EUR 53/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum EUR 123/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

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