Common information

Capital
Kabul
Language
Pashto
Currency
Afghani
Population
31 108 077
Phone code
+93

Cost of living and prices in Afghanistan

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre64USD/month
in city centre90USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre124USD/month
in city centre207USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 peopleUSD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass10 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc7,922 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc38,577 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 monthUSD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hourUSD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair16 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc19 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair28 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair25 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month96 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month15 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom90 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom64 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom207 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom124 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter448 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter207 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month187 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year17.31

List of largest cities in Afghanistan

Ratings

Main factors in Afghanistan

Leisure quality
5.1
Quality of life
2.8
Travelers rating
4.8
Travelers rating
3
English speaking
3.5
Nightlife
3.5
Coworking spaces
2.8
Traffic
5.4
Free WIFI
3.5

Safety in Afghanistan

Safety
9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
2.2
Racial tolerance
6.7
Female friendly
3.5
Friendliness to foreigners
5.1
Stability of the state
2
Conditions for starting a business
5.9
Freedom of the press
4

Availability of prices in Afghanistan

Cost of living
8.7
Rent, price
9.6
Products, price
8.7
Restaurants, price
9.3
Purchasing power
6

Comfort in Afghanistan

Ecology
1.6
Weather comfort
9.3
Availability of air conditioners
5.1
Air quality
2.8

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Afghanistan

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 38 33 26 21 20 24 28 33 38 41 42 42 42
Average high, °C 30 23 16 10 8 10 15 22 28 34 35 34 22
Average temperature, °C 22 15 9 4 1 4 9 16 21 26 28 27 15
Average low, °C 15 8 2 -1 -3 -1 4 9 14 19 21 20 9
Record low, °C 5 -2 -5 -15 -19 -15 -6 -1 5 10 13 11 -19
Rain, days 0 0 1 2 2 3 4 4 1 0 0 0 18
Snow, days 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Fog, days 0 0 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 6
Thunderstorms, days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3
Average precipitation, mm. 4 6 13 26 39 51 68 51 21 3 10 8 299
Relative humidity, % 38 42 55 65 68 68 64 59 47 34 37 38 51
Relative humidity morning, % 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 8 7 5 5 6 6
Relative humidity evening, % 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3
Wind speed, km/h 12 11 9 9 11 11 12 12 13 15 16 15 12
Day Length, часов 13 12 11 10 11 11 12 13 15 15 15 14 13
Dew point, °C 6 2 -1 -2 -4 -2 3 7 8 8 10 10 44
Growing degree-day, °C 359 171 13 0 0 0 24 166 332 484 560 516 2625
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 21 17 12 9 10 13 16 21 25 28 27 24 18