- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (Taka 332) | Taka 316 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (Taka 268) | Taka 414 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (Taka 215) | Taka 169 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (Taka 70) | Taka 75 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (Taka 97) | Taka 96 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (Taka 48) | Taka 62 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (Taka 275) | Taka 358 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (Taka 81) | Taka 146 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (Taka 29) | Taka 24 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (Taka 336) | Taka 293 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (Taka 2,456) | Taka 2,528 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (Taka 55) | Taka 100 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (Taka 43) | Taka 43 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (Taka 46,449) | Taka 44,794 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (Taka 22,997) | Taka 37,026 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (Taka 7,763) | Taka 4,219 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (Taka 27,149) | Taka 42,062 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (Taka 18,761) | Taka 25,427 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (Taka 7,438) | Taka 3,502 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (Taka 6,045) | Taka 2,060 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (Taka 42,023) | Taka 43,752 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (Taka 11,741) | Taka 17,650 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (Taka 284) | Taka 297 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (Taka 2,242) | Taka 2,308 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (Taka 2,354) | Taka 2,463 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (Taka 2,456) | Taka 4,406 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (Taka 2,609) | Taka 3,729 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 1% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (Taka 2,214,144) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (Taka 48) | Taka 92 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Taka 3,924) | Taka 2,321 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 3% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (Taka 454) | Taka 283 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (Taka 326) | Taka 504 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,238 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (Taka 230) | Taka 370 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (Taka 281) | Taka 295 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (Taka 272) | Taka 324 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (Taka 83) | Taka 88 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (Taka 137) | Taka 113 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (Taka 330) | Taka 326 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (Taka 789) | Taka 1,495 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (Taka 278) | Taka 732 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (Taka 1,405) | Taka 4,974 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (Taka 599) | Taka 1,213 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (Taka 223) | Taka 284 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (Taka 392) | Taka 506 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (Taka 28,479) | Taka 35,756 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (Taka 1,402) | Taka 2,940 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (Taka 166) | Taka 229 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,812 prices entered by 381 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.121
BDT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh
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