Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (COL$6,020) | COL$36,878 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (COL$27,088) | COL$30,028 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (COL$13,845) | COL$10,642 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (COL$4,816) | COL$5,047 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (COL$5,779) | COL$10,064 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (COL$2,408) | COL$4,545 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (COL$30,098) | COL$14,842 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (COL$6,020) | COL$9,515 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (COL$1,806) | COL$4,020 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (COL$16,600) | COL$5,253 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (COL$75,245) | COL$54,710 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (COL$3,612) | COL$7,756 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (COL$752) | COL$4,261 | - 82% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (COL$7,247,560) | COL$3,455,540 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (COL$1,053,424) | COL$2,060,540 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (COL$120,391) | COL$362,959 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (COL$601,957) | COL$1,983,810 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (COL$601,957) | COL$1,211,420 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (COL$120,391) | COL$242,499 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (COL$90,294) | COL$67,443 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (COL$1,554,842) | COL$1,353,360 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (COL$410,414) | COL$424,714 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (COL$60,196) | COL$26,130 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$20,398 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (COL$72,235) | COL$224,368 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (COL$42,137) | COL$160,856 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (COL$194,161) | COL$377,890 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (COL$180,587) | COL$309,804 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | COL$77,206,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (COL$4,214) | COL$4,265 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (COL$123,661) | COL$162,665 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| 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$21,670) | COL$26,785 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (COL$7,223) | COL$30,344 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$109,569 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (COL$15,049) | COL$23,748 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (COL$30,098) | COL$16,600 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (COL$13,243) | COL$20,244 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (COL$4,816) | COL$8,478 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (COL$5,418) | COL$8,185 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (COL$15,049) | COL$36,719 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (COL$18,059) | COL$66,283 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | COL$32,254 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$135,476 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | COL$155,055 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (COL$54,176) | COL$39,723 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (COL$7,223) | COL$11,398 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | COL$6,148 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | COL$2,634,400 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (COL$181) | COL$603 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (COL$90,294) | COL$136,146 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (COL$21,068) | COL$11,155 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,819 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
60.196
COP
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Colombia
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