Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (Taka 340) | Taka 263 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (Taka 435) | Taka 344 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (Taka 159) | Taka 162 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (Taka 78) | Taka 74 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (Taka 104) | Taka 112 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (Taka 45) | Taka 50 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (Taka 144) | Taka 581 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (Taka 57) | Taka 172 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (Taka 28) | Taka 26 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (Taka 328) | Taka 391 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (Taka 2,354) | Taka 1,758 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (Taka 71) | Taka 103 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (Taka 33) | Taka 41 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (Taka 47,820) | Taka 59,451 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (Taka 38,740) | Taka 33,978 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (Taka 4,429) | Taka 4,046 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (Taka 58,071) | Taka 35,113 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (Taka 30,422) | Taka 15,590 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (Taka 5,532) | Taka 3,803 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (Taka 6,497) | Taka 1,167 | + 457% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (Taka 17,825) | Taka 35,909 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (Taka 4,979) | Taka 13,069 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (Taka 322) | Taka 431 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (Taka 1,251) | Taka 1,746 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (Taka 2,842) | Taka 1,826 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (Taka 4,497) | Taka 5,220 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (Taka 3,400) | Taka 4,121 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (Taka 531,112) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (Taka 52) | Taka 96 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Taka 3,873) | Taka 2,898 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Taka 166) | Taka 133 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (Taka 277) | Taka 498 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (Taka 138) | Taka 400 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (Taka 138) | Taka 164 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (Taka 304) | Taka 356 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Taka 88) | Taka 84 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (Taka 111) | Taka 141 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (Taka 166) | Taka 167 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (Taka 995) | Taka 1,289 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (Taka 515) | Taka 888 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (Taka 1,854) | Taka 1,790 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (Taka 287) | Taka 817 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (Taka 497) | Taka 304 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Taka 553) | Taka 536 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (Taka 39,752) | Taka 35,756 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (Taka 5.53) | Taka 1.67 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (Taka 8,981) | Taka 1,882 | + 377% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (Taka 127) | Taka 272 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,437 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.106
BDT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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