Bālā Kōh, Balkh, Afghanistan
▼ -13% vs Afghanistan average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ؋195 ($2.79) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ؋781 ($11.16) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ؋58.59 ($0.84) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ؋4,427 ($63.24) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ؋716 ($10.23) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ؋1,888 ($26.97) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ؋547 ($7.81) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ؋547 ($7.81) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ؋143 ($2.05) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ؋7,352 ($105) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ؋5,114 ($73.06) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ؋15,343 ($219) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Bālā Kōh is ؋13,020 ($186) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ؋18,134 ($259) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ؋23,575 ($337) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (؋5,114 ($73)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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؋19,600 ($280) / moBālā Kōh is one of the key cities in Afghanistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ؋18,134 ($259), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ؋5,114 ($73) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ؋41,565 ($594) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ؋32,159 ($459) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Bālā Kōh is ؋13,020 ($186). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ؋23,575 ($337) per month.