Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bermuda
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Food | - 81% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 81% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (BD$5.99) | BD$34 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (BD$5.41) | BD$14 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (BD$2.03) | BD$23 | - 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (BD$0.94) | BD$3.68 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (BD$0.99) | BD$7 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (BD$0.57) | BD$10 | - 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (BD$3.18) | BD$6 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (BD$0.64) | BD$10 | - 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (BD$0.36) | BD$3.55 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | BD$5.03 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (BD$30) | BD$26 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (BD$1.06) | BD$6 | - 84% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (BD$0.67) | BD$7 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 78% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (BD$581) | BD$4,803 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (BD$379) | BD$3,772 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (BD$99) | BD$292 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (BD$402) | BD$2,542 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (BD$318) | BD$1,775 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (BD$73) | BD$50 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (BD$60) | BD$124 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (BD$332) | BD$400 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (BD$126) | BD$500 | - 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (BD$9) | BD$31 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (BD$3.83) | BD$28 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (BD$16) | BD$77 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (BD$45) | BD$83 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (BD$48) | BD$123 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (BD$32) | BD$141 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (BD$10,520) | BD$38,293 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (BD$0.47) | BD$2.15 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (BD$31) | BD$75 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (BD$1.91) | BD$10 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (BD$5.75) | BD$50 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | BD$88 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (BD$7) | BD$14 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (BD$2.04) | BD$3.48 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (BD$4.46) | BD$14 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (BD$1.01) | BD$4.20 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (BD$1.80) | BD$6.00 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (BD$3.48) | BD$25 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (BD$10) | BD$71 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (BD$7) | BD$24 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (BD$19) | BD$100 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (BD$29) | BD$121 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (BD$12) | BD$13 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (BD$2.55) | BD$5.50 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (BD$6) | BD$9 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (BD$359) | BD$418 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (BD$0.04) | BD$0.24 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (BD$107) | BD$147 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (BD$2.17) | BD$15 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 74% |

These prices were last updated on February 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Bermuda
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