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

Borde jag flytta till Kabul?

79.4% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-79.4%

vs NYC

EUR 71

Uppskattad hyra i

52.3

Köpkraft

Weak

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Kabul?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Kabul

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

20.6 Very affordable

Hyra

2.7 Very affordable

Livsmedel

21.0 Very affordable

Restauranger

14.0 Very affordable

Köpkraft

52.3 Weak

Uppskattad hyra i Kabul

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 71/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 53/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 123/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Kabul — på sekunder.

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