Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (Dinar 2.292) | Dinar 2.834 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (Dinar 2.070) | Dinar 3.201 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (Dinar 0.776) | Dinar 1.448 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (Dinar 0.359) | Dinar 0.635 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (Dinar 0.381) | Dinar 1.129 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (Dinar 0.220) | Dinar 0.426 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (Dinar 1.218) | Dinar 3.214 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Dinar 0.244) | Dinar 0.910 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Dinar 0.138) | Dinar 0.400 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 2.060 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.311 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (Dinar 0.406) | Dinar 1.000 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (Dinar 0.257) | Dinar 0.316 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (Dinar 222) | Dinar 392 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (Dinar 145) | Dinar 332 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (Dinar 38) | Dinar 203 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (Dinar 154) | Dinar 383 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (Dinar 122) | Dinar 224 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (Dinar 28) | Dinar 70 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (Dinar 23) | Dinar 9 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (Dinar 127) | Dinar 119 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (Dinar 48) | Dinar 22 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (Dinar 3.413) | Dinar 1.902 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (Dinar 1.465) | Dinar 4.457 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (Dinar 6) | Dinar 15 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (Dinar 17) | Dinar 18 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (Dinar 19) | Dinar 26 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (Dinar 12) | Dinar 33 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (Dinar 4,026) | Dinar 8,375 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (Dinar 0.179) | Dinar 0.234 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (Dinar 12) | Dinar 9 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Dinar 0.733) | Dinar 2.154 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (Dinar 2.202) | Dinar 7 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (Dinar 2.605) | Dinar 3.000 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (Dinar 0.780) | Dinar 2.285 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (Dinar 1.706) | Dinar 1.672 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (Dinar 0.387) | Dinar 1.351 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (Dinar 0.687) | Dinar 1.522 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (Dinar 1.333) | Dinar 2.230 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (Dinar 3.799) | Dinar 13 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (Dinar 2.596) | Dinar 6 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 7) | Dinar 26 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (Dinar 11) | Dinar 13 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (Dinar 4.429) | Dinar 6.000 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Dinar 0.977) | Dinar 1.432 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Dinar 2.442) | Dinar 3.000 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (Dinar 137) | Dinar 191 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (Dinar 0.017) | Dinar 0.193 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (Dinar 41) | Dinar 26 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (Dinar 0.831) | Dinar 2.290 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 272 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00488
BHD
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Bahrain
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