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Cost of Living in Spīn Bōldak

Spīn Bōldak, Kandahār, Afghanistan · Population 123,945

▼ -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 Spīn Bōldak

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 Spīn Bōldak 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 Spīn Bōldak

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Nearby Cities

Kandahār

94 km away · Kandahār

Qalāt

131 km away · Zābul

Tarīn Kōṯ

186 km away · Uruzgān

Sangīn

190 km away · Helmand

Gereshk

196 km away · Helmand

Lashkar Gāh

203 km away · Helmand

Ḩukūmatī Gīzāb

259 km away · Dāykundī

Ḩukūmatī Baghrān

260 km away · Helmand

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 Spīn Bōldak

Spīn Bōldak 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 Spīn Bōldak 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 Spīn Bōldak expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋19,600 ($280) per month in Spīn Bōldak 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 Spīn Bōldak?
A net salary of around ؋25,480 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Spīn Bōldak with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Spīn Bōldak is ؋14,000 ($200).
How much is rent in Spīn Bōldak?
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 Spīn Bōldak cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Spīn Bōldak 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 Spīn Bōldak?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,760 ($68) in Spīn Bōldak. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋210 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋63 ($1).
How do transport costs in Spīn Bōldak compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Spīn Bōldak is estimated at ؋770 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Spīn Bōldak are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 123,945). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.