Herat
Herat dates back to Avestan times and was traditionally known for its wine. The city has a number of historic sites, including the Herat Citadel and the Musalla Complex.
- Founded: 500 BCE
- Population: 570k
- Area: 182 km2
- Average salary: $170.21
- Elevation: 920 m
- Timezone: UTC+4:30

Cost of Living in Herat
Last Update: August 2024
Price
Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$70.92
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$42.55
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$113.48
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$70.92
Price
Range
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
$545.14
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
$283.47
Price
Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$184.40
$85.11$283.69
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$141.84
Price
Range
Apples (1kg)
$0.71
$0.57$0.85
Banana (1kg)
$0.71
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$5.67
$5.67$5.67
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.55
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$1.84
$0.85$2.84
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92
$0.43$1.42
Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.04
$1.70$2.38
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$0.28
Local Cheese (1kg)
$2.84
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$0.50
$0.43$0.57
Onion (1kg)
$0.35
$0.28$0.43
Oranges (1kg)
$0.57
Potato (1kg)
$0.57
$0.28$0.85
Rice (white), (1kg)
$2.84
Tomato (1kg)
$0.57
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.28
$0.28$0.28
Price
Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.99
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$0.00
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$0.28
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.26
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$1.42
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.13
Price
Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.28
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$35.46
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$28.37
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$21.28
Price
Range
Cappuccino (regular)
$0.71
$0.71$0.71
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50
$0.43$0.57
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.13
$1.42$2.84
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.09
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$3.90
$3.55$4.26
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$8.51
$8.51$8.51
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$2.13
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.14
Price
Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$14.18
Price
Range
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$14.18
$14.18$14.18
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$0.00
Price
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$170.21
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
20
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