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Cost of Living in Tarīn Kōṯ

Tarīn Kōṯ, Uruzgān, Afghanistan · Population 70,000

▼ -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 Tarīn Kōṯ

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 Tarīn Kōṯ 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 Tarīn Kōṯ

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Nearby Cities

Ḩukūmatī Gīzāb

88 km away · Dāykundī

Ḩukūmatī Baghrān

88 km away · Helmand

Kandahār

113 km away · Kandahār

Qalāt

113 km away · Zābul

Sangīn

116 km away · Helmand

Nīlī

124 km away · Dāykundī

Gereshk

152 km away · Helmand

Taywarah

168 km away · Ghōr

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 Tarīn Kōṯ

Tarīn Kōṯ 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 Tarīn Kōṯ 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 Tarīn Kōṯ expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋19,600 ($280) per month in Tarīn Kōṯ 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 Tarīn Kōṯ?
A net salary of around ؋25,480 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tarīn Kōṯ with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tarīn Kōṯ is ؋14,000 ($200).
How much is rent in Tarīn Kōṯ?
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 Tarīn Kōṯ cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Tarīn Kōṯ 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 Tarīn Kōṯ?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,760 ($68) in Tarīn Kōṯ. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋210 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋63 ($1).
How do transport costs in Tarīn Kōṯ compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tarīn Kōṯ is estimated at ؋770 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tarīn Kōṯ are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 70,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.