Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (BD$1.91) | BD$24 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (BD$3.82) | BD$20 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (BD$1.66) | BD$14 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (BD$0.51) | BD$3.32 | - 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (BD$1.38) | BD$4.71 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (BD$0.32) | BD$10 | - 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (BD$0.96) | BD$8 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (BD$0.64) | BD$7 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (BD$0.38) | BD$3.52 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (BD$3.51) | BD$3.52 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (BD$16) | BD$34 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (BD$1.53) | BD$7 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | BD$3.83 | - | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | BD$11,441 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | BD$5,527 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (BD$64) | BD$301 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (BD$127) | BD$1,837 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (BD$127) | BD$1,800 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (BD$25) | BD$101 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (BD$19) | BD$98 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (BD$191) | BD$650 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (BD$87) | BD$267 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (BD$13) | BD$25 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | BD$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 85% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 85% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (BD$6) | BD$77 | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (BD$9) | BD$85 | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (BD$64) | BD$125 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (BD$19) | BD$105 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | BD$30,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (BD$0.99) | BD$2.36 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (BD$26) | BD$69 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (BD$0.88) | BD$9 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (BD$5.10) | BD$25 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | BD$50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (BD$3.18) | BD$20 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (BD$2.45) | BD$4.66 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (BD$3.69) | BD$13 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (BD$1.02) | BD$9 | - 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (BD$1.15) | BD$3.80 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (BD$4.46) | BD$30 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | BD$105 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | BD$14 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | BD$170 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | BD$211 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (BD$11) | BD$10 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (BD$10) | BD$7 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (BD$2.55) | BD$12 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | BD$1,139 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (BD$0.05) | BD$0.25 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (BD$13) | BD$100 | - 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (BD$2.55) | BD$16 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Bermuda
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