Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Taka 185) | Taka 324 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Taka 369) | Taka 492 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Taka 160) | Taka 196 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Taka 49) | Taka 92 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Taka 133) | Taka 132 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Taka 31) | Taka 78 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Taka 92) | Taka 608 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Taka 62) | Taka 223 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Taka 37) | Taka 33 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Taka 339) | Taka 384 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Taka 1,538) | Taka 1,400 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Taka 148) | Taka 111 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 70 | - | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 43,758 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 25,202 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Taka 6,153) | Taka 3,035 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Taka 12,305) | Taka 22,952 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Taka 12,305) | Taka 18,549 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Taka 2,461) | Taka 7,137 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Taka 1,846) | Taka 1,213 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (Taka 18,458) | Taka 31,061 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Taka 8,390) | Taka 17,904 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Taka 1,231) | Taka 417 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Taka 615) | Taka 2,410 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Taka 861) | Taka 3,066 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Taka 6,153) | Taka 6,410 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Taka 1,846) | Taka 4,273 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Taka 96) | Taka 107 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Taka 2,528) | Taka 2,440 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Taka 85) | Taka 285 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Taka 492) | Taka 513 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Taka 308) | Taka 425 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Taka 237) | Taka 333 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Taka 357) | Taka 376 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Taka 98) | Taka 85 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Taka 111) | Taka 89 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Taka 431) | Taka 445 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,308 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,051 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Taka 1,107) | Taka 999 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Taka 984) | Taka 248 | + 297% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Taka 247) | Taka 564 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Taka 4.43) | Taka 2.94 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Taka 1,231) | Taka 2,601 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Taka 246) | Taka 287 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 743 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.231
BDT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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