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Cost of Living in Māmā Khēl

Māmā Khēl, Nangarhār, Afghanistan · Population 66,392

▼ -6% vs Afghanistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)؋19,600 ($280)
Couple, monthly؋34,790 ($497)
Family of four, monthly؋44,996 ($643)

Estimated Prices in Māmā Khēl

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
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

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Māmā Khēl 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.

Compare Māmā Khēl

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Nearby Cities

Haskah Mēnah

44 km away · Nangarhār

Jalālābād

45 km away · Nangarhār

Mehtar Lām

50 km away · Laghmān

Bagrāmī

73 km away · Kābul

Kabul

84 km away · Kābul

Pul-e ‘Alam

95 km away · Lōgar

Khōst

102 km away · Khōst

Gardēz

103 km away · Paktiyā

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 Māmā Khēl

Māmā Khēl 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 Māmā Khēl 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Māmā Khēl expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋19,600 ($280) per month in Māmā Khēl including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Afghanistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Māmā Khēl?
A net salary of around ؋25,480 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Māmā Khēl with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Māmā Khēl is ؋14,000 ($200).
How much is rent in Māmā Khēl?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ؋8,050 ($115) per month in the city centre and ؋5,600 ($80) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ؋16,800 ($240).
Is Māmā Khēl cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Māmā Khēl is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Afghanistan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Māmā Khēl?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,760 ($68) in Māmā Khēl. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋210 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋63 ($1).
How do transport costs in Māmā Khēl compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Māmā Khēl is estimated at ؋770 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Māmā Khēl are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 66,392). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.