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Cost of Living in Maīdān Shahr

Maīdān Shahr, Wardak, Afghanistan · Population 35,008

▼ -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 Maīdān Shahr

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 Maīdān Shahr 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 Maīdān Shahr

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Nearby Cities

Kōṯah-ye ‘As̲h̲rō

9 km away · Wardak

Paghmān

22 km away · Kābul

Kabul

31 km away · Kābul

Bagrāmī

39 km away · Kābul

Barakī Barak

48 km away · Lōgar

Pul-e ‘Alam

48 km away · Lōgar

Gūdārah

51 km away · Kābul

Barakī

52 km away · Lōgar

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 Maīdān Shahr

Maīdān Shahr 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 Maīdān Shahr 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 Maīdān Shahr expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋17,509 ($250) per month in Maīdān Shahr 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 Maīdān Shahr?
A net salary of around ؋22,762 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Maīdān Shahr with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Maīdān Shahr is ؋12,600 ($180).
How much is rent in Maīdān Shahr?
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 Maīdān Shahr cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Maīdān Shahr 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 Maīdān Shahr?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,284 ($61) in Maīdān Shahr. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋189 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋57 ($1).
How do transport costs in Maīdān Shahr compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Maīdān Shahr is estimated at ؋693 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Maīdān Shahr are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 35,008). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.