Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (COL$7,341) | COL$34,110 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (COL$14,682) | COL$25,120 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (COL$6,362) | COL$10,508 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (COL$1,958) | COL$4,347 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (COL$5,285) | COL$9,111 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (COL$1,223) | COL$3,930 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (COL$3,670) | COL$11,945 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (COL$2,447) | COL$8,823 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (COL$1,468) | COL$3,496 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (COL$13,496) | COL$3,592 | + 276% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (COL$61,174) | COL$49,286 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (COL$5,873) | COL$5,916 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | COL$3,220 | - | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | COL$3,048,100 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | COL$1,511,770 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (COL$244,696) | COL$289,127 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (COL$489,393) | COL$1,687,970 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (COL$489,393) | COL$964,419 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (COL$97,879) | COL$186,441 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (COL$73,409) | COL$73,218 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (COL$734,089) | COL$1,434,940 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (COL$333,667) | COL$449,268 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (COL$48,939) | COL$21,716 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$15,896 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (COL$24,470) | COL$198,936 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (COL$34,257) | COL$126,323 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (COL$244,696) | COL$328,061 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (COL$73,409) | COL$248,008 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | COL$70,129,900 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (COL$3,800) | COL$3,747 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (COL$100,536) | COL$144,965 | - 31% | |
| 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) | 69 Afghani (COL$3,392) | COL$16,880 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (COL$19,576) | COL$23,255 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$95,730 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (COL$12,235) | COL$18,331 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (COL$9,414) | COL$12,960 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (COL$14,192) | COL$18,152 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (COL$3,915) | COL$7,559 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (COL$4,405) | COL$5,982 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (COL$17,129) | COL$28,724 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | COL$44,079 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | COL$29,928 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$137,911 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | COL$113,750 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (COL$44,045) | COL$30,685 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (COL$39,151) | COL$10,275 | + 281% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (COL$9,805) | COL$4,363 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | COL$2,605,450 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (COL$176) | COL$243 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (COL$48,939) | COL$113,274 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (COL$9,788) | COL$9,984 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,197 prices entered by 1,008 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
48.939
COP
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Colombia
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