Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (B$10) | B$26 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (B$7) | B$9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (B$2.64) | B$14 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (B$0.82) | B$6.00 | - 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (B$1.35) | B$6.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (B$0.52) | B$4.07 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (B$2.08) | B$5.04 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (B$1.00) | B$8 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (B$0.34) | B$1.32 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (B$3.11) | B$4.19 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (B$18) | B$15 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (B$0.74) | B$4.64 | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (B$0.44) | B$3.85 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (B$229) | B$2,744 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (B$140) | B$1,697 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (B$76) | B$355 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (B$226) | B$2,091 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (B$135) | B$754 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (B$87) | B$219 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (B$180) | B$49 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (B$258) | B$716 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (B$77) | B$256 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (B$3.29) | B$11 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | B$15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (B$19) | B$100 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (B$26) | B$74 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (B$31) | B$150 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (B$37) | B$110 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (B$20,458) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (B$0.82) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (B$23) | B$56 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (B$0.56) | B$5.71 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (B$4.51) | B$23 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | B$114 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (B$2.82) | B$8 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (B$2.17) | B$10 | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (B$3.27) | B$14 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (B$0.90) | B$6.00 | - 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (B$1.01) | B$8 | - 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (B$3.95) | B$20 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 83% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (B$6) | B$92 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (B$4.94) | B$60 | - 92% | |
| 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 | 1,993 Afghani (B$22) | B$150 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (B$8) | B$24 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (B$2.13) | B$4.88 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (B$2.26) | B$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (B$339) | B$1,200 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (B$0.03) | B$0.73 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (B$25) | B$113 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (B$3.08) | B$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 47 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Bahamas
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