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Cost of Living in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān

Ḩukūmatī Baghrān, Helmand, Afghanistan · Population 26,724

▼ -16% vs Afghanistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)؋17,509 ($250)
Couple, monthly؋31,037 ($443)
Family of four, monthly؋40,103 ($573)

Estimated Prices in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant؋189 ($2.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range؋756 ($10.80)per meal
Cappuccino؋56.70 ($0.81)each
Monthly groceries (single person)؋4,284 ($61.20)per month
Monthly public transport pass؋693 ($9.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment؋1,827 ($26.10)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)؋529 ($7.56)per month
Fitness club membership؋529 ($7.56)per month
Cinema ticket؋139 ($1.98)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre؋7,057 ($101)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre؋4,909 ($70.13)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre؋14,727 ($210)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān is ؋12,600 ($180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ؋17,509 ($250) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ؋22,762 ($325) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (؋4,909 ($70)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Taywarah

80 km away · Ghōr

Tarīn Kōṯ

88 km away · Uruzgān

Sangīn

113 km away · Helmand

Ḩukūmatī Gīzāb

115 km away · Dāykundī

Nīlī

121 km away · Dāykundī

Gereshk

147 km away · Helmand

Fayrōz Kōh

163 km away · Ghōr

Kandahār

171 km away · Kandahār

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 Ḩukūmatī Baghrān

Ḩukūmatī Baghrān is one of the key cities in Afghanistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ؋17,509 ($250), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ؋4,909 ($70) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ؋40,103 ($573) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ؋31,037 ($443) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān is ؋12,600 ($180). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ؋22,762 ($325) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ḩukūmatī Baghrān expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋17,509 ($250) per month in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Afghanistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān?
A net salary of around ؋22,762 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān is ؋12,600 ($180).
How much is rent in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ؋7,057 ($101) per month in the city centre and ؋4,909 ($70) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ؋14,727 ($210).
Is Ḩukūmatī Baghrān cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Ḩukūmatī Baghrān is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Afghanistan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,284 ($61) in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋189 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋57 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ḩukūmatī Baghrān is estimated at ؋693 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ḩukūmatī Baghrān are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 26,724). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.