- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (Taka 390) | Taka 343 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (Taka 311) | Taka 416 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 205 Afghani (Taka 240) | Taka 156 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (Taka 86) | Taka 73 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 Afghani (Taka 100) | Taka 96 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Afghani (Taka 77) | Taka 64 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 254 Afghani (Taka 297) | Taka 363 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (Taka 78) | Taka 145 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Afghani (Taka 50) | Taka 23 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 272 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (Taka 2,987) | Taka 2,561 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 Afghani (Taka 60) | Taka 99 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Afghani (Taka 50) | Taka 44 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (Taka 45,249) | Taka 42,300 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (Taka 26,897) | Taka 29,415 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (Taka 8,646) | Taka 4,447 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (Taka 28,372) | Taka 38,238 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (Taka 19,606) | Taka 20,581 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (Taka 7,773) | Taka 3,783 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (Taka 6,826) | Taka 2,061 | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (Taka 42,448) | Taka 43,033 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (Taka 12,796) | Taka 17,628 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (Taka 328) | Taka 303 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 433 | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (Taka 2,691) | Taka 2,137 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (Taka 2,798) | Taka 2,247 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (Taka 2,958) | Taka 4,341 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (Taka 3,688) | Taka 3,658 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (Taka 1,950,697) | Taka 2,637,220 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (Taka 53) | Taka 94 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (Taka 3,544) | Taka 1,705 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (Taka 475) | Taka 222 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (Taka 341) | Taka 342 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,349 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (Taka 241) | Taka 431 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (Taka 293) | Taka 255 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (Taka 285) | Taka 296 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (Taka 87) | Taka 82 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (Taka 143) | Taka 101 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (Taka 345) | Taka 342 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (Taka 825) | Taka 1,125 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (Taka 291) | Taka 793 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,489 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (Taka 1,469) | Taka 2,715 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (Taka 626) | Taka 868 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (Taka 233) | Taka 268 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (Taka 410) | Taka 533 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 22,298 Afghani (Taka 26,124) | Taka 35,756 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 225 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (Taka 1,465) | Taka 3,180 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (Taka 174) | Taka 230 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,748 prices entered by 355 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.172
BDT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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