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Cost of Living in Sar-e Pul

Sar-e Pul, Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan · Population 51,075

▼ -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 Sar-e Pul

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 Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul

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Nearby Cities

Shibirghān

52 km away · Jowzjān

Āqchah

81 km away · Jowzjān

Bālā Kōh

89 km away · Balkh

Balkh

105 km away · Balkh

Andkhōy

109 km away · Fāryāb

Maīmanah

111 km away · Fāryāb

Mazār-e Sharīf

119 km away · Balkh

Qarqīn

133 km away · Jowzjān

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 Sar-e Pul

Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋19,600 ($280) per month in Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul?
A net salary of around ؋25,480 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sar-e Pul with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sar-e Pul is ؋14,000 ($200).
How much is rent in Sar-e Pul?
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 Sar-e Pul cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Sar-e Pul 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 Sar-e Pul?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,760 ($68) in Sar-e Pul. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋210 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋63 ($1).
How do transport costs in Sar-e Pul compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sar-e Pul is estimated at ؋770 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sar-e Pul are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 51,075). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.