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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani (COL$11,503) | COL$12,691 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani (COL$9,010) | COL$15,816 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (COL$8,007) | COL$7,756 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani (COL$2,379) | COL$2,523 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (COL$3,565) | COL$4,804 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (COL$2,041) | COL$2,751 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani (COL$7,145) | COL$7,315 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (COL$2,465) | COL$4,676 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani (COL$834) | COL$2,024 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (COL$12,100) | COL$2,793 | + 333% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (COL$86,850) | COL$39,428 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani (COL$2,341) | COL$3,574 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (COL$1,443) | COL$2,122 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,178 Afghani (COL$1,680,761) | COL$2,506,970 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (COL$912,259) | COL$1,428,150 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (COL$157,487) | COL$348,929 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (COL$1,374,926) | COL$1,715,530 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (COL$764,183) | COL$966,735 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (COL$219,430) | COL$216,665 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (COL$98,362) | COL$74,839 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (COL$829,082) | COL$1,246,860 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (COL$278,469) | COL$316,808 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (COL$10,727) | COL$19,007 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$29,048 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (COL$64,598) | COL$167,187 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (COL$68,992) | COL$129,282 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (COL$84,825) | COL$263,989 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (COL$110,124) | COL$221,018 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (COL$80,613,895) | COL$56,408,600 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (COL$1,839) | COL$2,475 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (COL$142,860) | COL$115,108 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (COL$18,141) | COL$18,154 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (COL$13,273) | COL$19,104 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$103,374 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (COL$10,622) | COL$21,943 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (COL$10,983) | COL$13,433 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (COL$10,971) | COL$15,522 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (COL$3,151) | COL$6,321 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (COL$6,153) | COL$4,476 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (COL$11,630) | COL$14,716 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (COL$20,409) | COL$48,436 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (COL$11,409) | COL$23,297 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$146,274 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (COL$40,817) | COL$97,266 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (COL$10,574) | COL$18,537 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (COL$10,159) | COL$6,327 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (COL$20,409) | COL$6,193 | + 230% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (COL$484,659) | COL$1,692,600 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (COL$204) | COL$250 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (COL$55,092) | COL$113,993 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (COL$6,641) | COL$5,668 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,687 prices entered by 596 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
40.817
COP
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Colombia
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