Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (Dinar 0.535) | Dinar 8 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (Dinar 2.406) | Dinar 3.146 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (Dinar 1.229) | Dinar 1.664 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (Dinar 0.428) | Dinar 0.771 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (Dinar 0.513) | Dinar 1.553 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (Dinar 0.214) | Dinar 1.618 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (Dinar 2.673) | Dinar 2.185 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (Dinar 0.535) | Dinar 0.936 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Dinar 0.160) | Dinar 0.540 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Dinar 1.474) | Dinar 1.646 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (Dinar 0.321) | Dinar 1.158 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (Dinar 0.067) | Dinar 0.459 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (Dinar 644) | Dinar 556 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (Dinar 94) | Dinar 281 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (Dinar 11) | Dinar 174 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 53) | Dinar 359 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 53) | Dinar 205 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Dinar 11) | Dinar 142 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (Dinar 138) | Dinar 113 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Dinar 36) | Dinar 36 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Dinar 5.346) | Dinar 3.000 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (Dinar 6) | Dinar 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Dinar 3.742) | Dinar 20 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (Dinar 17) | Dinar 38 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (Dinar 16) | Dinar 29 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than 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 | 70 Afghani (Dinar 0.374) | Dinar 0.244 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Dinar 11) | Dinar 9 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (Dinar 1.924) | Dinar 2.000 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (Dinar 0.641) | Dinar 6.000 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 7 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Dinar 1.336) | Dinar 2.000 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (Dinar 2.673) | Dinar 0.875 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (Dinar 1.176) | Dinar 2.817 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dinar 0.428) | Dinar 1.000 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Dinar 0.481) | Dinar 1.000 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (Dinar 1.336) | Dinar 2.000 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (Dinar 1.604) | Dinar 19 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dinar 31 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Dinar 4.811) | Dinar 3.000 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (Dinar 0.641) | Dinar 2.374 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 2.747 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Dinar 0.016) | Dinar 0.033 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 8) | Dinar 27 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (Dinar 1.871) | Dinar 2.281 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 171 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00535
BHD
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Bahrain
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