Summary of The Cost of Living in Helmand, Afghanistan
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Helmand is $560.00 including rent, or $470.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Helmand is $836.50 including rent, or $746.50 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Helmand is $1,185.00 including rent, or $1,068.00 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Helmand ranges from $6,720.00 for a single person to $10,038.00 for a couple, and $14,220.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $5,640.00 for a single person to $8,958.00 for a couple, and $12,816.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Helmand, baseline monthly expenses range from $236.00 for a single person to $357.30 for a couple, and $510.70 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $196.00 for a single person to $317.30 for a couple, and $458.70 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Helmand, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,331.00 for a single person to $1,997.50 for a couple, and $2,806.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,131.00 for a single person to $1,797.50 for a couple, and $2,546.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Helmand is $180.00, which is 61.7% less than the average monthly cost of living and 8.2% less than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
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| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
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| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
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Expense Distribution
Salary Info
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