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Kabul vs Kandahār

Afghanistan vs Afghanistan · 456 km apart

Kabul

Afghanistan

؋25,974 ($371)

single / month

VS

Kandahār

Afghanistan

؋20,863 ($298)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Salary-adjusted, Kandahār 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 Kandahār

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kabul cheaper than Kandahār?
No. Kabul costs an estimated $371 per month for a single person, about 20% more than Kandahār at $298.
How far is Kabul from Kandahār?
The straight-line distance between Kabul and Kandahār is approximately 456 km (283 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Kabul or Kandahār?
The estimated average net salary is $260 in Kabul and $212 in Kandahār. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Kabul versus $0 in Kandahār per month.