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Cost of Living in Khulm

Khulm, Balkh, Afghanistan · Population 28,078

▼ -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 Khulm

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 Khulm 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 Khulm

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Nearby Cities

Mazār-e Sharīf

51 km away · Balkh

Aībak

57 km away · Samangān

Balkh

70 km away · Balkh

Bālā Kōh

78 km away · Balkh

Qal‘ah-ye Zāl

79 km away · Kunduz

Kunduz

105 km away · Kunduz

Baghlān

110 km away · Baghlān

Pul-e Khumrī

122 km away · Baghlān

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 Khulm

Khulm 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 Khulm 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 Khulm expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋17,509 ($250) per month in Khulm 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 Khulm?
A net salary of around ؋22,762 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Khulm with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Khulm is ؋12,600 ($180).
How much is rent in Khulm?
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 Khulm cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Khulm 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 Khulm?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,284 ($61) in Khulm. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋189 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋57 ($1).
How do transport costs in Khulm compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Khulm is estimated at ؋693 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Khulm are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 28,078). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.