Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (B$6) | B$20 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (B$5.51) | B$9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (B$1.97) | B$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (B$0.95) | B$3.93 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (B$1.01) | B$5.33 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (B$0.65) | B$4.07 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (B$3.24) | B$5.04 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (B$0.65) | B$5.45 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (B$0.37) | B$4.34 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | B$3.00 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (B$30) | B$17 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (B$1.08) | B$4.64 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (B$0.81) | B$3.38 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (B$594) | B$2,878 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (B$386) | B$1,697 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (B$106) | B$355 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (B$412) | B$2,091 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (B$324) | B$754 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (B$90) | B$219 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (B$62) | B$49 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (B$332) | B$716 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (B$131) | B$256 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (B$10) | B$11 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (B$3.90) | B$12 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (B$21) | B$100 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (B$78) | B$100 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (B$67) | B$150 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (B$45) | B$110 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (B$10,708) | B$41,135 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (B$0.55) | B$1.23 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (B$39) | B$56 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (B$1.95) | B$5.71 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (B$5.20) | B$23 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | B$110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (B$7) | B$8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (B$2.07) | B$5.44 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (B$4.56) | B$7 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (B$1.42) | B$4.35 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (B$1.43) | B$3.46 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (B$3.60) | B$28 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (B$10) | B$70 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (B$7) | B$60 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (B$19) | B$43 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (B$28) | B$150 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (B$12) | B$20 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (B$2.60) | B$4.88 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (B$6) | B$6.00 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (B$365) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (B$0.05) | B$0.73 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (B$109) | B$99 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (B$2.21) | B$12 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 163 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Bahamas
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