Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (Taka 171) | Taka 267 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (Taka 768) | Taka 546 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (Taka 393) | Taka 218 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (Taka 137) | Taka 92 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (Taka 164) | Taka 154 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (Taka 68) | Taka 88 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (Taka 854) | Taka 475 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (Taka 171) | Taka 305 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Taka 51) | Taka 56 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Taka 471) | Taka 407 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Taka 2,134) | Taka 1,595 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (Taka 102) | Taka 137 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (Taka 21) | Taka 76 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (Taka 205,534) | Taka 38,619 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (Taka 29,874) | Taka 21,828 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (Taka 3,414) | Taka 5,017 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Taka 17,071) | Taka 25,126 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Taka 17,071) | Taka 15,134 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Taka 3,414) | Taka 10,000 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Taka 2,561) | Taka 1,380 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (Taka 44,094) | Taka 44,973 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Taka 11,639) | Taka 9,570 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Taka 1,707) | Taka 533 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (Taka 2,049) | Taka 2,114 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Taka 1,195) | Taka 2,450 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (Taka 5,506) | Taka 4,870 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (Taka 5,121) | Taka 4,397 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (Taka 119) | Taka 109 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Taka 3,507) | Taka 2,433 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (Taka 615) | Taka 836 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (Taka 205) | Taka 682 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Taka 427) | Taka 360 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (Taka 854) | Taka 411 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (Taka 376) | Taka 625 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Taka 137) | Taka 102 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Taka 154) | Taka 129 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (Taka 427) | Taka 380 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (Taka 512) | Taka 1,745 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,011 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 3,597 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Taka 1,536) | Taka 1,519 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (Taka 205) | Taka 253 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 580 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Taka 5.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Taka 2,561) | Taka 2,307 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (Taka 597) | Taka 330 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.707
BDT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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