- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (Taka 327) | Taka 335 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (Taka 264) | Taka 428 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (Taka 212) | Taka 173 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (Taka 69) | Taka 74 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (Taka 95) | Taka 98 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (Taka 47) | Taka 58 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (Taka 271) | Taka 373 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (Taka 74) | Taka 148 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (Taka 28) | Taka 24 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (Taka 332) | Taka 338 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (Taka 2,425) | Taka 2,417 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (Taka 54) | Taka 101 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (Taka 42) | Taka 46 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (Taka 45,856) | Taka 42,612 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (Taka 22,704) | Taka 35,009 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (Taka 7,664) | Taka 4,026 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (Taka 26,803) | Taka 44,270 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (Taka 18,521) | Taka 26,672 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (Taka 7,343) | Taka 3,605 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (Taka 5,968) | Taka 2,007 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (Taka 41,486) | Taka 43,423 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (Taka 11,591) | Taka 14,696 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (Taka 280) | Taka 299 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (Taka 2,214) | Taka 2,215 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (Taka 2,324) | Taka 2,647 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (Taka 2,425) | Taka 4,735 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (Taka 2,576) | Taka 4,152 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 1% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (Taka 2,185,878) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (Taka 47) | Taka 93 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Taka 3,874) | Taka 2,382 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (Taka 448) | Taka 419 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (Taka 322) | Taka 522 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,181 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (Taka 227) | Taka 370 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (Taka 277) | Taka 293 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (Taka 269) | Taka 361 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (Taka 82) | Taka 91 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (Taka 135) | Taka 107 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (Taka 326) | Taka 317 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (Taka 779) | Taka 951 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (Taka 275) | Taka 793 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (Taka 1,387) | Taka 2,831 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (Taka 591) | Taka 1,364 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (Taka 220) | Taka 338 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (Taka 387) | Taka 501 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (Taka 7,747) | Taka 35,756 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (Taka 1,384) | Taka 2,792 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (Taka 164) | Taka 232 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,598 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.107
BDT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh
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