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Cost of Living in Nīlī

Nīlī, Dāykundī, Afghanistan

▼ -13% vs Afghanistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)؋18,134 ($259)
Couple, monthly؋32,159 ($459)
Family of four, monthly؋41,565 ($594)

Estimated Prices in Nīlī

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant؋195 ($2.79)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range؋781 ($11.16)per meal
Cappuccino؋58.59 ($0.84)each
Monthly groceries (single person)؋4,427 ($63.24)per month
Monthly public transport pass؋716 ($10.23)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment؋1,888 ($26.97)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)؋547 ($7.81)per month
Fitness club membership؋547 ($7.81)per month
Cinema ticket؋143 ($2.05)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre؋7,352 ($105)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre؋5,114 ($73.06)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre؋15,343 ($219)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Nīlī is ؋13,020 ($186) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ؋18,134 ($259) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ؋23,575 ($337) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (؋5,114 ($73)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Ḩukūmatī Gīzāb

45 km away · Dāykundī

Panjāb

110 km away · Bāmyān

Fayrōz Kōh

120 km away · Ghōr

Ḩukūmatī Baghrān

121 km away · Helmand

Tarīn Kōṯ

124 km away · Uruzgān

Bāzār-e Yakāwlang

136 km away · Bāmyān

Taywarah

160 km away · Ghōr

Qalāt

194 km away · Zābul

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 Nīlī

Nīlī is one of the key cities in Afghanistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ؋18,134 ($259), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ؋5,114 ($73) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ؋41,565 ($594) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ؋32,159 ($459) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Nīlī is ؋13,020 ($186). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ؋23,575 ($337) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nīlī expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋18,134 ($259) per month in Nīlī including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Afghanistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Nīlī?
A net salary of around ؋23,575 ($337) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nīlī with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nīlī is ؋13,020 ($186).
How much is rent in Nīlī?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ؋7,352 ($105) per month in the city centre and ؋5,114 ($73) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ؋15,343 ($219).
Is Nīlī cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Nīlī is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Afghanistan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Nīlī?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,427 ($63) in Nīlī. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋195 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋59 ($1).
How do transport costs in Nīlī compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Nīlī is estimated at ؋716 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Nīlī are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.