Chārīkār, Parwān, Afghanistan · Population 171,200
▼ -6% vs Afghanistan average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ؋210 ($3.00) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ؋840 ($12.00) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ؋63.00 ($0.90) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ؋4,760 ($68.00) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ؋770 ($11.00) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ؋2,030 ($29.00) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ؋588 ($8.40) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ؋588 ($8.40) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ؋154 ($2.20) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ؋8,050 ($115) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ؋5,600 ($80.00) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ؋16,800 ($240) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Chārīkār is ؋14,000 ($200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ؋19,600 ($280) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ؋25,480 ($364) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (؋5,600 ($80)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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؋19,600 ($280) / moChārīkār is one of the key cities in Afghanistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ؋19,600 ($280), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ؋5,600 ($80) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ؋44,996 ($643) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ؋34,790 ($497) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Chārīkār is ؋14,000 ($200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ؋25,480 ($364) per month.