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Cost of Living in Zarghūn Shahr

Zarghūn Shahr, Paktīkā, Afghanistan · Population 13,737

▼ -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 Zarghūn Shahr

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 Zarghūn Shahr 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 Zarghūn Shahr

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Nearby Cities

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Ghaznī

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Gardēz

110 km away · Paktiyā

Barakī

128 km away · Lōgar

Barakī Barak

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Pul-e ‘Alam

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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 Zarghūn Shahr

Zarghūn Shahr 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 Zarghūn Shahr 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 Zarghūn Shahr expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ؋17,509 ($250) per month in Zarghūn Shahr 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 Zarghūn Shahr?
A net salary of around ؋22,762 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Zarghūn Shahr with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Zarghūn Shahr is ؋12,600 ($180).
How much is rent in Zarghūn Shahr?
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 Zarghūn Shahr cheaper than Afghanistan on average?
Yes — Zarghūn Shahr 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 Zarghūn Shahr?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ؋4,284 ($61) in Zarghūn Shahr. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ؋189 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ؋57 ($1).
How do transport costs in Zarghūn Shahr compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Zarghūn Shahr is estimated at ؋693 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Zarghūn Shahr are estimates based on Afghanistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 13,737). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.