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Kabul vs Herāt

Afghanistan vs Afghanistan · 639 km apart

Kabul

Afghanistan

؋25,974 ($371)

single / month

Herāt

Afghanistan

؋20,863 ($298)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Kabul	Herāt	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$3.90	$3.18	Herāt
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$15.60	$12.72	Herāt
Cappuccino	$1.17	$0.95	Herāt
Monthly groceries (single person)	$88.40	$72.08	Herāt
Monthly public transport pass	$14.30	$11.66	Herāt
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$37.70	$30.74	Herāt
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$10.92	$8.90	Herāt
Fitness club membership	$10.92	$8.90	Herāt
Cinema ticket	$2.86	$2.33	Herāt
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$160	$124	Herāt
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$111	$86.04	Herāt
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$333	$258	Herāt
Total single-person budget	$371	$298	Herāt
Average net salary	$260	$212

Verdict

Herāt is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kabul runs about $371 versus $298 in Herāt — a difference of roughly 20%.

Salary-adjusted, Herāt leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Kabul · Full cost of living in Herāt

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kabul cheaper than Herāt?

No. Kabul costs an estimated $371 per month for a single person, about 20% more than Herāt at $298.

How far is Kabul from Herāt?

The straight-line distance between Kabul and Herāt is approximately 639 km (397 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Kabul or Herāt?

The estimated average net salary is $260 in Kabul and $212 in Herāt. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Kabul versus $0 in Herāt per month.