Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 16% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (COL$13,602) | COL$18,134 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (COL$17,389) | COL$16,810 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (COL$6,363) | COL$6,997 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (COL$3,104) | COL$2,745 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (COL$4,165) | COL$5,513 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (COL$1,796) | COL$2,690 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (COL$5,749) | COL$7,603 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (COL$2,292) | COL$5,041 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (COL$1,107) | COL$2,203 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (COL$13,124) | COL$2,863 | + 358% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (COL$94,199) | COL$41,600 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (COL$2,833) | COL$4,083 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (COL$1,339) | COL$2,158 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 42% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (COL$1,913,305) | COL$2,506,550 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (COL$1,549,994) | COL$1,238,910 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (COL$177,187) | COL$240,148 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (COL$2,323,423) | COL$1,520,510 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (COL$1,217,180) | COL$834,806 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (COL$221,353) | COL$157,259 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (COL$259,954) | COL$76,183 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (COL$713,199) | COL$1,253,780 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (COL$199,218) | COL$329,260 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (COL$12,897) | COL$16,487 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$14,704 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (COL$50,070) | COL$156,279 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (COL$113,712) | COL$98,628 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (COL$122,858) | COL$241,026 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (COL$136,047) | COL$207,003 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (COL$21,249,891) | COL$58,562,300 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (COL$2,075) | COL$3,087 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (COL$154,947) | COL$125,475 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (COL$6,641) | COL$14,982 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (COL$11,068) | COL$20,281 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$78,696 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (COL$5,526) | COL$17,466 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (COL$5,531) | COL$12,107 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (COL$12,177) | COL$14,700 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (COL$3,537) | COL$6,207 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (COL$4,429) | COL$4,253 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (COL$6,641) | COL$20,682 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 54% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (COL$39,803) | COL$37,842 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (COL$20,595) | COL$21,513 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$94,513 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (COL$74,176) | COL$92,253 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (COL$11,468) | COL$22,686 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (COL$19,896) | COL$7,034 | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (COL$22,135) | COL$4,047 | + 447% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (COL$1,590,470) | COL$1,691,390 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (COL$221) | COL$185 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (COL$359,314) | COL$110,887 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (COL$5,095) | COL$7,349 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,933 prices entered by 1,018 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 16% more expensive than in Colombia
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