Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (COL$7,952) | COL$33,092 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (COL$15,904) | COL$26,075 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (COL$6,892) | COL$10,642 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (COL$2,121) | COL$4,375 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (COL$5,726) | COL$9,362 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (COL$1,325) | COL$4,165 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (COL$3,976) | COL$12,506 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (COL$2,651) | COL$8,560 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (COL$1,590) | COL$3,767 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (COL$14,620) | COL$3,731 | + 292% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (COL$66,268) | COL$46,753 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (COL$6,362) | COL$6,183 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | COL$3,421 | - | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | COL$3,428,560 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | COL$1,666,590 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (COL$265,071) | COL$283,492 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (COL$530,141) | COL$1,713,440 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (COL$530,141) | COL$989,160 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (COL$106,028) | COL$220,921 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (COL$79,521) | COL$70,509 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (COL$795,212) | COL$1,449,020 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (COL$361,450) | COL$469,425 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (COL$53,014) | COL$21,423 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$16,977 | - | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (COL$26,507) | COL$192,112 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (COL$37,110) | COL$127,186 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (COL$265,071) | COL$332,156 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (COL$79,521) | COL$252,538 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | COL$71,943,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (COL$4,117) | COL$4,039 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (COL$108,907) | COL$143,762 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (COL$3,675) | COL$16,886 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (COL$21,206) | COL$29,435 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$116,122 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (COL$13,254) | COL$20,817 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (COL$10,198) | COL$14,173 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (COL$15,374) | COL$18,584 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (COL$4,241) | COL$8,054 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (COL$4,771) | COL$5,634 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (COL$18,555) | COL$29,728 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | COL$45,987 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | COL$30,822 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$118,019 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | COL$117,272 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (COL$47,713) | COL$32,433 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (COL$42,411) | COL$10,293 | + 312% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (COL$10,621) | COL$4,863 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | COL$2,615,310 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (COL$191) | COL$242 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (COL$53,014) | COL$125,728 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (COL$10,603) | COL$11,597 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,445 prices entered by 963 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Colombia
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