Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (B$1.40) | B$22 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (B$6) | B$12 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (B$3.22) | B$9 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (B$1.12) | B$5.00 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (B$1.34) | B$3.90 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (B$0.56) | B$4.07 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (B$1.40) | B$8 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (B$0.42) | B$10 | - 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (B$3.86) | B$4.19 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (B$17) | B$15 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (B$0.84) | B$4.33 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (B$0.17) | B$3.85 | - 95% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (B$1,684) | B$2,781 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (B$245) | B$1,345 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (B$28) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (B$140) | B$900 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (B$140) | B$450 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (B$28) | B$219 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (B$21) | B$49 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (B$361) | B$716 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (B$95) | B$256 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (B$14) | B$11 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | B$15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 81% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 81% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (B$17) | B$100 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (B$10) | B$74 | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (B$45) | B$150 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (B$42) | B$110 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (B$0.98) | B$1.56 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (B$29) | B$56 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (B$5.04) | B$5.71 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (B$1.68) | B$23 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | B$114 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (B$3.50) | B$8 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (B$7) | B$10 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (B$3.08) | B$14 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (B$1.12) | B$6.00 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (B$1.26) | B$8 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (B$3.50) | B$20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (B$4.20) | B$92 | - 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | B$60 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | B$43 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | B$150 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (B$13) | B$24 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (B$1.68) | B$4.88 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | B$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | B$1,200 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (B$0.04) | B$0.73 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (B$21) | B$113 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (B$4.90) | B$12 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas
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