Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (COL$44,545) | COL$29,940 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (COL$30,346) | COL$22,161 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (COL$12,032) | COL$9,429 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (COL$3,753) | COL$3,646 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (COL$6,177) | COL$8,103 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (COL$2,391) | COL$4,042 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (COL$9,517) | COL$10,643 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (COL$4,576) | COL$7,242 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (COL$1,575) | COL$3,372 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (COL$14,196) | COL$3,524 | + 303% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (COL$82,369) | COL$47,207 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (COL$3,400) | COL$5,032 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (COL$2,027) | COL$2,792 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 183% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (COL$1,045,811) | COL$2,694,490 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (COL$641,301) | COL$1,364,150 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (COL$348,604) | COL$253,437 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (COL$1,029,549) | COL$1,663,520 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (COL$617,729) | COL$925,481 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (COL$396,223) | COL$164,886 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (COL$823,639) | COL$67,316 | + 1124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (COL$1,176,918) | COL$1,439,120 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (COL$350,973) | COL$395,396 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (COL$15,011) | COL$20,263 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$12,504 | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (COL$85,924) | COL$185,873 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (COL$119,768) | COL$123,650 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (COL$142,478) | COL$334,228 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (COL$169,642) | COL$238,814 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (COL$93,400,155) | COL$62,434,000 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (COL$3,811) | COL$3,258 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (COL$105,751) | COL$134,538 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (COL$2,574) | COL$19,329 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (COL$20,591) | COL$25,191 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$84,713 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (COL$12,869) | COL$19,377 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (COL$9,902) | COL$12,637 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (COL$14,928) | COL$16,565 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (COL$4,118) | COL$7,212 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (COL$4,633) | COL$5,724 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (COL$18,017) | COL$25,137 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (COL$27,712) | COL$35,883 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (COL$22,564) | COL$26,993 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$108,276 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (COL$102,602) | COL$104,942 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (COL$34,862) | COL$27,483 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (COL$9,741) | COL$9,465 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (COL$10,313) | COL$4,246 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (COL$1,546,084) | COL$2,342,920 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (COL$136) | COL$212 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (COL$111,928) | COL$117,058 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (COL$14,068) | COL$8,445 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,766 prices entered by 866 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% more expensive than in Colombia
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