Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 52% more expensive than in Chittagong (Bangladesh)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 70% more expensive than in Chittagong (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Kabul | Chittagong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 323 Afghani (Taka 559) | Taka 252 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 425 Afghani (Taka 736) | Taka 486 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 176 Afghani (Taka 305) | Taka 100 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 71 Afghani (Taka 123) | Taka 75 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Afghani (Taka 174) | Taka 118 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (Taka 80) | Taka 72 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 214 Afghani (Taka 370) | Taka 360 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (Taka 125) | Taka 153 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Taka 49) | Taka 26 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (Taka 349) | Taka 204 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,569 Afghani (Taka 2,715) | Taka 1,205 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (Taka 114) | Taka 104 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Afghani (Taka 50) | Taka 44 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 57% more expensive than in Chittagong (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Kabul | Chittagong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,028 Afghani (Taka 88,334) | Taka 33,404 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,368 Afghani (Taka 33,527) | Taka 29,513 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,350 Afghani (Taka 7,530) | Taka 4,245 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,547 Afghani (Taka 44,224) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,197 Afghani (Taka 28,038) | Taka 15,408 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,886 Afghani (Taka 10,189) | Taka 4,550 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,489 Afghani (Taka 4,308) | Taka 965 | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,391 Afghani (Taka 35,298) | Taka 40,554 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,557 Afghani (Taka 13,082) | Taka 14,067 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 294 Afghani (Taka 510) | Taka 348 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 199 Afghani (Taka 344) | Taka 300 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 73% more expensive than in Chittagong (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Kabul | Chittagong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,193 Afghani (Taka 2,065) | Taka 1,491 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,658 Afghani (Taka 2,870) | Taka 1,353 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,224 Afghani (Taka 5,581) | Taka 3,561 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,790 Afghani (Taka 4,830) | Taka 3,761 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 64% more expensive than in Chittagong (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Kabul | Chittagong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,441,310 Afghani (Taka 2,495,013) | Taka 2,500,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 61 Afghani (Taka 106) | Taka 83 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,729 Afghani (Taka 4,724) | Taka 1,735 | + 172% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 470 Afghani (Taka 814) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 40% more expensive than in Chittagong (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Kabul | Chittagong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 188 Afghani (Taka 326) | Taka 115 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 310 Afghani (Taka 537) | Taka 282 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 925 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 182 Afghani (Taka 314) | Taka 170 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 232 Afghani (Taka 401) | Taka 230 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 260 Afghani (Taka 450) | Taka 310 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 75 Afghani (Taka 130) | Taka 80 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (Taka 174) | Taka 118 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 Afghani (Taka 443) | Taka 300 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 10% more expensive than in Chittagong (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Kabul | Chittagong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 605 Afghani (Taka 1,047) | Taka 2,000 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 364 Afghani (Taka 630) | Taka 656 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,227 Afghani (Taka 2,124) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,578 Afghani (Taka 2,732) | Taka 1,371 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 739 Afghani (Taka 1,280) | Taka 813 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Afghani (Taka 342) | Taka 141 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 369 Afghani (Taka 638) | Taka 341 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,836 Afghani (Taka 32,606) | Taka 52,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 Afghani (Taka 5.45) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,828 Afghani (Taka 3,165) | Taka 1,092 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 Afghani (Taka 284) | Taka 357 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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