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Cost of Living in Zaṟah Sharan

Zaṟah Sharan, Paktīkā, Afghanistan · Population 5,688

▼ -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 Zaṟah Sharan

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 Zaṟah Sharan 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.

Compare Zaṟah Sharan

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Nearby Cities

Sharan

5 km away · Paktīkā

Urgūn

44 km away · Paktīkā

Zarghūn Shahr

48 km away · Paktīkā

Ghaznī

54 km away · Ghaznī

Gardēz

62 km away · Paktiyā

Barakī

86 km away · Lōgar

Barakī Barak

90 km away · Lōgar

Pul-e ‘Alam

93 km away · Lōgar

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 Zaṟah Sharan

Zaṟah Sharan 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 Zaṟah Sharan 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 Zaṟah Sharan expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋17,509 ($250) per month in Zaṟah Sharan 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 Zaṟah Sharan?
A net salary of around ؋22,762 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Zaṟah Sharan with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Zaṟah Sharan is ؋12,600 ($180).
How much is rent in Zaṟah Sharan?
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 Zaṟah Sharan cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Zaṟah Sharan 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 Zaṟah Sharan?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,284 ($61) in Zaṟah Sharan. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋189 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋57 ($1).
How do transport costs in Zaṟah Sharan compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Zaṟah Sharan is estimated at ؋693 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Zaṟah Sharan are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 5,688). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.