Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 487 Afghani (Taka 534) | Taka 230 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 400 Afghani (Taka 438) | Taka 376 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 207 Afghani (Taka 227) | Taka 184 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (Taka 82) | Taka 80 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 Afghani (Taka 102) | Taka 105 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (Taka 51) | Taka 54 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani (Taka 256) | Taka 526 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Taka 55) | Taka 159 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Afghani (Taka 31) | Taka 28 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Afghani (Taka 55) | Taka 442 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (Taka 2,557) | Taka 1,478 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (Taka 85) | Taka 102 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Afghani (Taka 57) | Taka 45 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,266 Afghani (Taka 41,910) | Taka 64,159 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,468 Afghani (Taka 27,892) | Taka 34,477 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,910 Afghani (Taka 7,568) | Taka 4,050 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (Taka 34,513) | Taka 39,073 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (Taka 27,286) | Taka 22,885 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (Taka 6,270) | Taka 4,140 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,016 Afghani (Taka 4,398) | Taka 1,099 | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,715 Afghani (Taka 27,068) | Taka 37,254 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Afghani (Taka 10,068) | Taka 15,000 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 Afghani (Taka 649) | Taka 411 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (Taka 329) | Taka 621 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,731 Afghani (Taka 1,896) | Taka 1,987 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,812 Afghani (Taka 3,080) | Taka 2,314 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,683 Afghani (Taka 2,938) | Taka 4,295 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,404 Afghani (Taka 3,728) | Taka 4,454 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,539,540 Afghani (Taka 1,686,131) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Afghani (Taka 43) | Taka 94 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (Taka 2,619) | Taka 1,477 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Taka 164) | Taka 129 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (Taka 494) | Taka 491 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (Taka 584) | Taka 405 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (Taka 175) | Taka 230 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Afghani (Taka 343) | Taka 411 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Afghani (Taka 71) | Taka 82 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 126 Afghani (Taka 138) | Taka 100 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 Afghani (Taka 290) | Taka 240 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (Taka 852) | Taka 1,281 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (Taka 582) | Taka 958 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (Taka 1,643) | Taka 2,373 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (Taka 2,518) | Taka 2,103 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (Taka 993) | Taka 1,179 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Taka 219) | Taka 284 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Afghani (Taka 110) | Taka 650 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,973 Afghani (Taka 14,208) | Taka 35,756 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Taka 3.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,269 Afghani (Taka 2,485) | Taka 1,420 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 Afghani (Taka 169) | Taka 259 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,045 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.095
BDT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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