Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 80% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (BD$1.44) | BD$42 | - 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (BD$6) | BD$21 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (BD$3.31) | BD$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (BD$1.15) | BD$5.27 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (BD$1.38) | BD$8 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (BD$0.58) | BD$8 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (BD$7) | BD$14 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (BD$1.44) | BD$9 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (BD$0.43) | BD$4.78 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (BD$3.97) | BD$5.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (BD$18) | BD$24 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (BD$0.86) | BD$8 | - 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (BD$0.18) | BD$5.45 | - 97% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (BD$1,732) | BD$3,768 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (BD$252) | BD$2,843 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (BD$29) | BD$268 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (BD$144) | BD$3,250 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (BD$144) | BD$2,254 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (BD$29) | BD$168 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (BD$22) | BD$96 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (BD$372) | BD$524 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (BD$98) | BD$267 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (BD$14) | BD$42 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | BD$37 | - | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 79% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (BD$17) | BD$77 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (BD$10) | BD$70 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (BD$50) | BD$165 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (BD$43) | BD$105 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | BD$42,793 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (BD$1.01) | BD$2.71 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (BD$30) | BD$99 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (BD$5.18) | BD$9 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (BD$1.73) | BD$25 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | BD$130 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (BD$3.60) | BD$20 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (BD$7) | BD$7 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (BD$3.16) | BD$13 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (BD$1.15) | BD$10 | - 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (BD$1.29) | BD$3.49 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (BD$3.60) | BD$30 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (BD$4.32) | BD$107 | - 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | BD$24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | BD$75 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | BD$175 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (BD$13) | BD$18 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (BD$1.73) | BD$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | BD$11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | BD$1,139 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (BD$0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (BD$22) | BD$183 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (BD$5.03) | BD$15 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 156 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Bermuda
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