Capital city in Kabul Province, Afghanistan
Cost of living in Kabul
How much a month costs in Kabul
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about ().
Prices in Kabul
Typical 2026 ranges in AFN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | AFN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ุ2,500โ8,000 | $39โ123 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ุ100โ250 | $1.5โ3.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ุ400โ900 | $6.2โ13.9 |
| Cappuccino | ุ100โ250 | $1.5โ3.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ุ200โ500 | $3.1โ7.7 |
Quick answers
How much does food cost in Kabul?
A local meal is ุ100โ250 ($1.5โ3.9); a mid-range restaurant is ุ400โ900 ($6.2โ13.9) per person.
Is Afghanistan expensive?
Prices in Afghanistan are about 17% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- UK FCDO: Afghanistan travel advice
- US State Department: Afghanistan advisory
- Ariana Afghan Airlines
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