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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani (Taka 307) | Taka 303 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani (Taka 241) | Taka 420 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (Taka 214) | Taka 237 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani (Taka 64) | Taka 76 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (Taka 95) | Taka 106 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (Taka 55) | Taka 59 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani (Taka 191) | Taka 355 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (Taka 66) | Taka 154 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani (Taka 22) | Taka 25 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (Taka 323) | Taka 393 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (Taka 2,319) | Taka 1,924 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani (Taka 63) | Taka 102 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (Taka 39) | Taka 50 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,178 Afghani (Taka 44,887) | Taka 39,704 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (Taka 24,363) | Taka 34,418 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (Taka 4,206) | Taka 3,564 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (Taka 36,720) | Taka 40,144 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (Taka 20,409) | Taka 22,336 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (Taka 5,860) | Taka 3,597 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (Taka 2,627) | Taka 1,468 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (Taka 22,142) | Taka 40,792 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (Taka 7,437) | Taka 12,653 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (Taka 286) | Taka 317 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 563 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (Taka 1,725) | Taka 2,187 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (Taka 1,843) | Taka 2,145 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (Taka 2,265) | Taka 4,980 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (Taka 2,941) | Taka 3,868 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (Taka 2,152,919) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (Taka 49) | Taka 87 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Taka 3,815) | Taka 3,138 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (Taka 484) | Taka 272 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (Taka 354) | Taka 579 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,088 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (Taka 284) | Taka 319 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (Taka 293) | Taka 319 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (Taka 293) | Taka 385 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (Taka 84) | Taka 92 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (Taka 164) | Taka 117 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (Taka 311) | Taka 270 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (Taka 545) | Taka 1,216 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (Taka 305) | Taka 736 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (Taka 1,090) | Taka 2,227 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (Taka 282) | Taka 1,143 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (Taka 271) | Taka 322 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Taka 545) | Taka 420 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (Taka 12,944) | Taka 35,756 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (Taka 5.45) | Taka 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (Taka 1,471) | Taka 1,592 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (Taka 177) | Taka 224 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,995 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.090
BDT
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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