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

Borde jag flytta till Kabul?

88.1% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-88.1%

vs NYC

AFN 7,993

1 rum, stadskärna

56.9

Köpkraft

Weak

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Kabul?

Kostnadsfördelning: Kabul

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

11.9 Very affordable

Hyra

2.6 Very affordable

Livsmedel

20.1 Very affordable

Restauranger

14.1 Very affordable

Köpkraft

56.9 Weak

Hyra i Kabul

1 rum, stadskärna AFN 7,993/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum AFN 7,065/mo

3 rum, stadskärna AFN 14,086/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum AFN 7,457/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 12% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

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