Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (Taka 838) | Taka 535 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (Taka 571) | Taka 449 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (Taka 226) | Taka 240 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (Taka 71) | Taka 102 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (Taka 116) | Taka 133 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (Taka 45) | Taka 80 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (Taka 179) | Taka 347 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (Taka 86) | Taka 207 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (Taka 30) | Taka 26 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Taka 267) | Taka 571 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (Taka 1,549) | Taka 1,347 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (Taka 64) | Taka 112 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (Taka 38) | Taka 53 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (Taka 19,664) | Taka 43,087 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (Taka 12,058) | Taka 21,416 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (Taka 6,555) | Taka 4,489 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (Taka 19,358) | Taka 37,342 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (Taka 11,615) | Taka 20,129 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (Taka 7,450) | Taka 3,105 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (Taka 7,921) | Taka 947 | + 736% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (Taka 22,129) | Taka 36,542 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Taka 6,599) | Taka 16,205 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (Taka 282) | Taka 369 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (Taka 1,616) | Taka 2,612 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (Taka 2,252) | Taka 3,117 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (Taka 2,679) | Taka 9,947 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (Taka 3,190) | Taka 6,827 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (Taka 1,756,170) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (Taka 72) | Taka 91 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Taka 1,988) | Taka 1,696 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 296 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (Taka 348) | Taka 1,395 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (Taka 498) | Taka 498 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Taka 186) | Taka 208 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (Taka 261) | Taka 690 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (Taka 59) | Taka 173 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (Taka 115) | Taka 229 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (Taka 239) | Taka 304 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (Taka 521) | Taka 1,410 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (Taka 424) | Taka 885 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (Taka 1,191) | Taka 1,939 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (Taka 1,929) | Taka 3,617 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (Taka 656) | Taka 1,328 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (Taka 183) | Taka 393 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Taka 194) | Taka 600 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (Taka 29,070) | Taka 35,756 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (Taka 2.56) | Taka 2.19 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (Taka 2,105) | Taka 1,057 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (Taka 265) | Taka 264 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 686 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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