Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (COL$21,812) | COL$22,938 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (COL$19,700) | COL$17,461 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (COL$7,380) | COL$7,384 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (COL$3,417) | COL$2,739 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (COL$3,622) | COL$5,412 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (COL$2,090) | COL$2,717 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (COL$11,587) | COL$8,007 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (COL$2,319) | COL$5,325 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (COL$1,314) | COL$2,091 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | COL$3,012 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (COL$108,492) | COL$40,916 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (COL$3,867) | COL$4,256 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (COL$2,445) | COL$2,145 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 44% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (COL$2,115,556) | COL$2,542,080 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (COL$1,378,752) | COL$1,228,290 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (COL$359,015) | COL$230,719 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (COL$1,464,551) | COL$1,485,760 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (COL$1,157,891) | COL$833,073 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (COL$266,064) | COL$158,201 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (COL$216,941) | COL$71,457 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (COL$1,209,953) | COL$1,204,810 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (COL$460,489) | COL$332,995 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (COL$32,477) | COL$19,118 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (COL$13,943) | COL$10,635 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (COL$60,045) | COL$169,987 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (COL$165,520) | COL$102,848 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (COL$176,198) | COL$248,346 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (COL$115,816) | COL$205,759 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (COL$38,304,937) | COL$60,018,700 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (COL$1,704) | COL$2,336 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (COL$111,157) | COL$131,933 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (COL$6,971) | COL$15,593 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (COL$20,951) | COL$14,708 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$84,687 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (COL$24,784) | COL$17,630 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (COL$7,423) | COL$12,354 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (COL$16,229) | COL$15,744 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (COL$3,680) | COL$6,262 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (COL$6,536) | COL$4,662 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (COL$12,687) | COL$21,609 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 59% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (COL$36,151) | COL$32,260 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (COL$24,703) | COL$24,140 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (COL$69,713) | COL$86,137 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (COL$106,837) | COL$93,443 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (COL$42,148) | COL$22,509 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (COL$9,295) | COL$7,961 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (COL$23,238) | COL$3,520 | + 560% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (COL$1,305,409) | COL$1,831,050 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (COL$162) | COL$244 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (COL$389,778) | COL$117,247 | + 232% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (COL$7,911) | COL$8,350 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,457 prices entered by 931 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Colombia
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