Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (COL$40,045) | COL$27,967 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (COL$27,281) | COL$21,274 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (COL$10,816) | COL$9,122 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (COL$3,374) | COL$3,386 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (COL$5,553) | COL$7,885 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (COL$2,150) | COL$3,659 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (COL$8,555) | COL$9,980 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (COL$4,114) | COL$6,774 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (COL$1,416) | COL$3,506 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (COL$12,762) | COL$3,579 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (COL$74,048) | COL$44,486 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (COL$3,057) | COL$4,946 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (COL$1,822) | COL$2,675 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 59% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (COL$940,170) | COL$2,661,130 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (COL$576,521) | COL$1,378,310 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (COL$313,390) | COL$258,405 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (COL$925,551) | COL$1,496,790 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (COL$555,331) | COL$849,597 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (COL$356,199) | COL$161,108 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (COL$378,730) | COL$63,038 | + 501% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (COL$1,058,034) | COL$1,445,790 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (COL$315,520) | COL$385,473 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (COL$13,495) | COL$19,270 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$13,180 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (COL$77,245) | COL$184,346 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (COL$107,670) | COL$116,872 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (COL$128,086) | COL$305,493 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (COL$152,506) | COL$222,242 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (COL$83,965,512) | COL$64,802,300 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (COL$3,426) | COL$3,184 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (COL$95,068) | COL$131,831 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$14,655 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (COL$16,625) | COL$23,864 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$76,962 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (COL$23,832) | COL$18,957 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (COL$8,902) | COL$12,268 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (COL$12,469) | COL$17,003 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (COL$2,820) | COL$6,917 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (COL$5,504) | COL$5,147 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (COL$11,445) | COL$23,142 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (COL$24,912) | COL$34,732 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (COL$20,285) | COL$24,256 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (COL$56,947) | COL$93,666 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (COL$92,238) | COL$108,788 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (COL$31,341) | COL$26,615 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (COL$8,757) | COL$9,287 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (COL$9,271) | COL$4,127 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (COL$1,389,909) | COL$2,284,280 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (COL$123) | COL$224 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (COL$100,622) | COL$113,501 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (COL$12,647) | COL$8,462 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,454 prices entered by 881 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% more expensive than in Colombia
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