Mazār-e Sharīf, Balkh, Afghanistan · Population 568,013
▲ +0% vs Afghanistan average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ؋223 ($3.18) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ؋890 ($12.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ؋66.78 ($0.95) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ؋5,046 ($72.08) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ؋816 ($11.66) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ؋2,152 ($30.74) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ؋623 ($8.90) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ؋623 ($8.90) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ؋163 ($2.33) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ؋8,658 ($124) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ؋6,023 ($86.04) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ؋18,069 ($258) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Mazār-e Sharīf is ؋14,840 ($212) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ؋20,863 ($298) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ؋27,122 ($387) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (؋6,023 ($86)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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؋19,600 ($280) / moMazār-e Sharīf is one of the key cities in Afghanistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ؋20,863 ($298), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ؋6,023 ($86) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ؋47,957 ($685) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ؋37,059 ($529) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Mazār-e Sharīf is ؋14,840 ($212). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ؋27,122 ($387) per month.