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Cost of living in Jalalabad

Jalalabad, a prominent city in Afghanistan, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern living. Understanding the cost of living here is crucial for both residents and newcomers.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of expenses in Jalalabad, covering essential categories such as housing, dining, transportation, and more.

Cost of Living Summary

Dining and Restaurants
  • Inexpensive Restaurant MealA meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $2.19 on average.
  • Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two)For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $7.31.
  • Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's)A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $3.66.
  • Beverages (e.g., Cappuccino)A regular cappuccino costs about $0.73.
Grocery Prices
  • MilkMilk is priced at $0.80 per liter.
  • Bread (Loaf of Fresh White Bread)A loaf of fresh white bread costs $0.37.
  • Eggs (Dozen)A dozen eggs average $1.58.
  • Fruits (e.g., Apples, Oranges)Apples cost $0.58 per kg, while oranges are $0.73 per kg.
  • Vegetables (e.g., Potatoes, Lettuce)Potatoes are priced at $0.37 per kg, and lettuce costs $0.29 per head.
Transportation
  • Public Transport (One-Way Ticket)A one-way local transport ticket costs $0.15.
  • Monthly PassA monthly pass for public transport is priced at $10.24.
  • Fuel (Gasoline)Gasoline is priced at $1.02 per liter.
  • Taxi FaresTaxi fares start at $0.73, with a cost of $0.44 per km.
Housing Costs
  • 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $109.67.
  • 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, rent averages $43.87.
  • 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $219.34.
  • 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, rent averages $116.98.
  • Buying Price per Square Meter (City Centre)The price per square meter to buy an apartment in the city centre averages $438.68.
  • Buying Price per Square Meter (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, the price per square meter averages $219.34.
Utilities
  • Basic Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, etc.)Basic utilities for an 85m2 apartment cost $21.93 on average.
  • InternetInternet services average $219.34.

Cost of Living Data

The following pricing data has been gathered from 2 user contributions, as of the most recent update in May, 2023.
Restaurants
Avg / Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$2.19
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$7.31
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$3.66
Cappuccino (regular)
$0.73
Markets
Avg / Range
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$0.80
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$0.37
Eggs (regular) (12)
$1.58
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.12
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.29
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.66
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.73
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.02
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$2.19
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.63
Apples (1kg)
$0.58
Oranges (1kg)
$0.73
Potato (1kg)
$0.37
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.29
Rice (white), (1kg)
$1.75
Tomato (1kg)
$0.44
Banana (1kg)
$0.58
Onion (1kg)
$0.29
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$5.85
Transportation
Avg / Range
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$0.15
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.24
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$8,042.53
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.73
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$0.44
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.46
Rent Per Month
Avg / Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$109.67
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$43.87
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$219.34
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$116.98
Utilities (Monthly)
Avg / Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$21.93
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$219.34
Sports And Leisure
Avg / Range
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$7.31
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.39
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$1.46
Clothing And Shoes
Avg / Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$17.55
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$14.62
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$21.93
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$29.25
Buy Apartment Price
Avg / Range
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
$438.68
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
$219.34
Salaries And Financing
Avg / Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$175.47
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
13.88%
Childcare
Avg / Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$14.62
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$1,169.82
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