Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (COL$21,847) | COL$22,115 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (COL$19,732) | COL$17,347 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (COL$7,392) | COL$7,216 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (COL$3,422) | COL$2,730 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (COL$3,628) | COL$5,386 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (COL$2,094) | COL$2,731 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (COL$11,606) | COL$7,906 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (COL$2,323) | COL$5,395 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (COL$1,317) | COL$2,163 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | COL$2,984 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (COL$108,664) | COL$40,606 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (COL$3,873) | COL$4,272 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (COL$2,449) | COL$2,116 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 46% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (COL$2,118,911) | COL$2,539,410 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (COL$1,380,938) | COL$1,205,720 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (COL$359,584) | COL$229,560 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (COL$1,466,873) | COL$1,475,400 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (COL$1,159,727) | COL$834,697 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (COL$266,486) | COL$154,298 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (COL$217,285) | COL$71,594 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (COL$1,211,871) | COL$1,176,870 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (COL$461,219) | COL$324,958 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (COL$32,528) | COL$18,695 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (COL$13,965) | COL$10,435 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (COL$60,140) | COL$163,589 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (COL$165,782) | COL$101,894 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (COL$176,478) | COL$248,073 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (COL$115,999) | COL$200,749 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (COL$38,365,670) | COL$59,855,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (COL$1,707) | COL$2,382 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (COL$111,333) | COL$129,741 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (COL$6,982) | COL$15,646 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (COL$20,985) | COL$13,506 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$84,472 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (COL$24,824) | COL$17,603 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (COL$7,435) | COL$12,368 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (COL$16,255) | COL$15,236 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (COL$3,686) | COL$6,225 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (COL$6,547) | COL$4,722 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (COL$12,708) | COL$20,947 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 59% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (COL$36,208) | COL$32,967 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (COL$24,742) | COL$24,097 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (COL$69,824) | COL$90,056 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (COL$107,007) | COL$95,153 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (COL$42,215) | COL$22,332 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (COL$9,310) | COL$7,730 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (COL$23,275) | COL$3,478 | + 569% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (COL$1,307,479) | COL$1,793,200 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (COL$162) | COL$238 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (COL$390,396) | COL$119,406 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (COL$7,924) | COL$8,246 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,333 prices entered by 913 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Colombia
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