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Cost of Living in Islām Qal‘ah

Islām Qal‘ah, Herāt, Afghanistan · Population 16,408

▼ -16% vs Afghanistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)؋17,509 ($250)
Couple, monthly؋31,037 ($443)
Family of four, monthly؋40,103 ($573)

Estimated Prices in Islām Qal‘ah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant؋189 ($2.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range؋756 ($10.80)per meal
Cappuccino؋56.70 ($0.81)each
Monthly groceries (single person)؋4,284 ($61.20)per month
Monthly public transport pass؋693 ($9.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment؋1,827 ($26.10)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)؋529 ($7.56)per month
Fitness club membership؋529 ($7.56)per month
Cinema ticket؋139 ($1.98)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre؋7,057 ($101)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre؋4,909 ($70.13)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre؋14,727 ($210)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Islām Qal‘ah is ؋12,600 ($180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ؋17,509 ($250) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ؋22,762 ($325) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (؋4,909 ($70)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Islām Qal‘ah

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Nearby Cities

Kuhsān

7 km away · Herāt

Ghōriyān

50 km away · Herāt

Herāt

106 km away · Herāt

Kushk

109 km away · Herāt

Karukh

137 km away · Herāt

Qal‘ah-ye Now

188 km away · Bādghīs

Farāh

274 km away · Farāh

Tujg

295 km away · Farāh

Other Major Cities in Afghanistan

Kabul

Kābul · pop. 5,333,284

؋25,974 ($371) / mo

Kandahār

Kandahār · pop. 614,254

؋20,863 ($298) / mo

Mazār-e Sharīf

Balkh · pop. 568,013

؋20,863 ($298) / mo

Herāt

Herāt · pop. 556,205

؋20,863 ($298) / mo

Kunduz

Kunduz · pop. 356,536

؋20,863 ($298) / mo

Jalālābād

Nangarhār · pop. 318,733

؋20,863 ($298) / mo

Tāluqān

Takhār · pop. 258,758

؋20,863 ($298) / mo

Lashkar Gāh

Helmand · pop. 201,546

؋19,600 ($280) / mo

Living in Islām Qal‘ah

Islām Qal‘ah is one of the key cities in Afghanistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ؋17,509 ($250), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ؋4,909 ($70) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ؋40,103 ($573) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ؋31,037 ($443) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Islām Qal‘ah is ؋12,600 ($180). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ؋22,762 ($325) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Islām Qal‘ah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋17,509 ($250) per month in Islām Qal‘ah including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Afghanistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Islām Qal‘ah?
A net salary of around ؋22,762 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Islām Qal‘ah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Islām Qal‘ah is ؋12,600 ($180).
How much is rent in Islām Qal‘ah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ؋7,057 ($101) per month in the city centre and ؋4,909 ($70) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ؋14,727 ($210).
Is Islām Qal‘ah cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Islām Qal‘ah is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Afghanistan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Islām Qal‘ah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,284 ($61) in Islām Qal‘ah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋189 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋57 ($1).
How do transport costs in Islām Qal‘ah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Islām Qal‘ah is estimated at ؋693 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Islām Qal‘ah are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 16,408). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.