Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (COL$5,670) | COL$34,719 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (COL$25,516) | COL$28,150 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (COL$13,042) | COL$11,032 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (COL$4,536) | COL$4,967 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (COL$5,443) | COL$10,186 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (COL$2,268) | COL$4,256 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (COL$28,351) | COL$14,270 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (COL$5,670) | COL$9,677 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (COL$1,701) | COL$4,540 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (COL$15,637) | COL$4,344 | + 260% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (COL$70,878) | COL$50,390 | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (COL$3,402) | COL$7,218 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (COL$709) | COL$3,702 | - 81% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (COL$6,827,009) | COL$3,538,950 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (COL$992,298) | COL$2,074,620 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (COL$113,405) | COL$343,604 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (COL$567,027) | COL$1,968,240 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (COL$567,027) | COL$1,171,320 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (COL$113,405) | COL$239,838 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (COL$85,054) | COL$69,594 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (COL$1,464,620) | COL$1,373,300 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (COL$386,599) | COL$427,227 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (COL$56,703) | COL$24,955 | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$15,706 | - | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (COL$68,043) | COL$231,978 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (COL$39,692) | COL$126,048 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (COL$182,894) | COL$374,803 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (COL$170,108) | COL$299,460 | - 43% | |
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$73,793,200 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (COL$3,969) | COL$4,159 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (COL$116,485) | COL$147,552 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (COL$20,413) | COL$20,624 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (COL$6,804) | COL$29,060 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$112,808 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (COL$14,176) | COL$26,800 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (COL$28,351) | COL$14,946 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (COL$12,475) | COL$19,724 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (COL$4,536) | COL$7,951 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (COL$5,103) | COL$7,206 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (COL$14,176) | COL$35,671 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (COL$17,011) | COL$63,551 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | COL$29,848 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$132,915 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | COL$144,288 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (COL$51,032) | COL$36,719 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (COL$6,804) | COL$10,357 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | COL$6,006 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | COL$2,671,230 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (COL$170) | COL$273 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (COL$85,054) | COL$139,801 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (COL$19,846) | COL$9,193 | + 116% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Colombia
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