Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 78% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (BD$10) | BD$36 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (BD$7) | BD$21 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (BD$2.64) | BD$24 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (BD$0.82) | BD$4.98 | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (BD$1.36) | BD$7 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (BD$0.52) | BD$10 | - 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (BD$2.09) | BD$28 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (BD$1.00) | BD$9 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (BD$0.35) | BD$3.09 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (BD$3.12) | BD$3.52 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (BD$18) | BD$34 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (BD$0.75) | BD$6 | - 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (BD$0.44) | BD$3.45 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (BD$230) | BD$4,555 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (BD$141) | BD$3,141 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (BD$77) | BD$450 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (BD$226) | BD$1,837 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (BD$136) | BD$1,557 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (BD$87) | BD$209 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (BD$181) | BD$98 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (BD$258) | BD$548 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (BD$77) | BD$267 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (BD$3.29) | BD$23 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | BD$26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (BD$19) | BD$77 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (BD$26) | BD$85 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (BD$31) | BD$132 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (BD$37) | BD$155 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (BD$20,501) | BD$38,950 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (BD$0.84) | BD$2.29 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (BD$23) | BD$69 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (BD$0.56) | BD$10 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (BD$4.52) | BD$25 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | BD$76 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (BD$2.82) | BD$13 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (BD$2.17) | BD$4.25 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (BD$3.28) | BD$12 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (BD$0.90) | BD$5.81 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (BD$1.02) | BD$4.96 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (BD$3.95) | BD$35 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 78% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (BD$6) | BD$100 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (BD$4.95) | BD$30 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | BD$170 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (BD$23) | BD$170 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (BD$8) | BD$16 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (BD$2.14) | BD$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (BD$2.26) | BD$12 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (BD$339) | BD$500 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (BD$0.03) | BD$0.25 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (BD$25) | BD$100 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (BD$3.09) | BD$16 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 42 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Bermuda
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