Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Dinar 0.805) | Dinar 3.594 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Dinar 1.611) | Dinar 2.718 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Dinar 0.698) | Dinar 1.169 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Dinar 0.215) | Dinar 0.601 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Dinar 0.580) | Dinar 1.080 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Dinar 0.134) | Dinar 0.394 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Dinar 0.403) | Dinar 1.233 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Dinar 0.268) | Dinar 0.774 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Dinar 0.161) | Dinar 0.306 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Dinar 1.481) | Dinar 0.773 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Dinar 0.644) | Dinar 0.888 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.436 | - | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Dinar 563 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Dinar 391 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Dinar 27) | Dinar 83 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 54) | Dinar 365 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 54) | Dinar 284 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Dinar 11) | Dinar 75 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (Dinar 183) | Dinar 95 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Dinar 37) | Dinar 26 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Dinar 5.369) | Dinar 3.000 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 2.413 | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Dinar 2.684) | Dinar 17 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Dinar 3.758) | Dinar 20 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Dinar 27) | Dinar 35 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 8) | Dinar 33 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 9,130 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Dinar 0.417) | Dinar 0.191 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Dinar 11) | Dinar 14 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Dinar 0.372) | Dinar 2.000 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Dinar 2.148) | Dinar 6.000 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 18 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Dinar 1.342) | Dinar 2.000 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Dinar 1.033) | Dinar 1.892 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Dinar 1.557) | Dinar 2.817 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dinar 0.430) | Dinar 1.000 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Dinar 0.483) | Dinar 1.633 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Dinar 1.879) | Dinar 2.678 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 20 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Dinar 4.832) | Dinar 10 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Dinar 4.295) | Dinar 2.123 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Dinar 1.076) | Dinar 3.032 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Dinar 0.019) | Dinar 0.040 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Dinar 5.369) | Dinar 46 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Dinar 1.074) | Dinar 5.405 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 254 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00537
BHD
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Bahrain
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