- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (Taka 382) | Taka 307 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (Taka 305) | Taka 403 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (Taka 259) | Taka 154 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (Taka 80) | Taka 74 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (Taka 101) | Taka 97 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (Taka 54) | Taka 63 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (Taka 317) | Taka 360 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (Taka 83) | Taka 146 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Taka 32) | Taka 23 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 272 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (Taka 2,926) | Taka 2,441 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (Taka 56) | Taka 99 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (Taka 44) | Taka 44 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (Taka 44,324) | Taka 44,012 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (Taka 26,348) | Taka 31,399 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (Taka 8,470) | Taka 4,909 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (Taka 27,792) | Taka 39,799 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (Taka 19,205) | Taka 23,642 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (Taka 7,614) | Taka 4,134 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (Taka 6,686) | Taka 2,062 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (Taka 41,581) | Taka 42,558 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (Taka 12,535) | Taka 17,132 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (Taka 322) | Taka 291 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 523 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (Taka 2,636) | Taka 2,133 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (Taka 2,741) | Taka 2,294 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (Taka 2,898) | Taka 4,393 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (Taka 3,612) | Taka 3,787 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 0% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (Taka 1,910,820) | Taka 2,862,910 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (Taka 51) | Taka 93 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (Taka 3,472) | Taka 1,942 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (Taka 465) | Taka 249 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (Taka 334) | Taka 443 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,289 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (Taka 236) | Taka 319 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (Taka 287) | Taka 268 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (Taka 279) | Taka 300 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (Taka 85) | Taka 84 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (Taka 140) | Taka 105 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (Taka 338) | Taka 335 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (Taka 808) | Taka 1,013 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (Taka 285) | Taka 752 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,781 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (Taka 1,438) | Taka 2,400 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (Taka 613) | Taka 640 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (Taka 228) | Taka 279 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (Taka 402) | Taka 524 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (Taka 29,154) | Taka 35,756 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (Taka 1,435) | Taka 2,853 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (Taka 170) | Taka 233 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,553 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.148
BDT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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