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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Afghanistan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Colombia vs. Afghanistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.21 times more for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Afghanistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.91 EUR (2.21 USD) in Colombia and 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1.91 EUR
0.81 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.79 EUR (0.91 USD) in Colombia and 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Colombia.

0.79 EUR
1.01 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.02 EUR (6.96 USD) in Colombia and 5.91 EUR (6.83 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Afghanistan.

6.02 EUR
5.91 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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12.39 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

8.37 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.71 EUR (4.29 USD) in Colombia and 2.78 EUR (3.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Afghanistan.

3.71 EUR
2.78 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.67 EUR (1.93 USD) in Colombia and 2.05 EUR (2.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Colombia.

1.67 EUR
2.05 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

0.76 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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0.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.31 EUR (1.52 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1.63 EUR
1.31 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.40 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.74 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.38 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Colombia and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Afghanistan.

0.56 EUR
0.25 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Afghanistan.

1.06 EUR
0.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.39 EUR (5.07 USD) in Colombia and 3.72 EUR (4.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Afghanistan.

4.39 EUR
3.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.92 EUR (1.06 USD) in Colombia and 0.66 EUR (0.76 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Afghanistan.

0.92 EUR
0.66 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.73 EUR (0.84 USD) in Colombia and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Afghanistan.

0.73 EUR
0.26 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.97 EUR (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Colombia.

0.97 EUR
1.22 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Colombia and 0.32 EUR (0.37 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 60% lower in Afghanistan.

0.80 EUR
0.32 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.91 EUR (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 1.35 EUR (1.56 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Colombia.

0.91 EUR
1.35 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

14.64 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in Colombia and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Afghanistan.

0.98 EUR
0.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.58 EUR (0.67 USD) in Colombia and 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Afghanistan.

0.58 EUR
0.36 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Afghanistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.67 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Afghanistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.16 EUR (1.34 USD) in Colombia and 1.24 EUR (1.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Colombia.

1.16 EUR
1.24 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Colombia and 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Afghanistan.

0.62 EUR
0.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.05 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.99 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.49 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.02 EUR (5.8 USD) in Colombia and 3.72 EUR (4.3 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Afghanistan.

5.02 EUR
3.72 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.83 EUR (21.76 USD) in Colombia and 9.92 EUR (11.46 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Afghanistan.

18.83 EUR
9.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.14 EUR (3.63 USD) in Colombia and 2.05 EUR (2.36 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Afghanistan.

3.14 EUR
2.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.49 EUR (0.57 USD) in Colombia and 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Afghanistan.

0.49 EUR
0.19 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Afghanistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Afghanistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.54 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Colombia.

0.54 EUR
0.81 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 0.77 EUR (0.89 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Afghanistan.

0.86 EUR
0.77 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Afghanistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.75 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Afghanistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 29.11 EUR (33.64 USD) in Colombia and 16.73 EUR (19.34 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Afghanistan.

29.11 EUR
16.73 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.58 EUR (0.66 USD) in Colombia and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Afghanistan.

0.58 EUR
0.25 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.18 EUR (5.99 USD) in Colombia and 2.48 EUR (2.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Afghanistan.

5.18 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 56% lower in Afghanistan.

1.41 EUR
0.62 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.05 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 1.24 EUR (1.43 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Colombia.

1.05 EUR
1.24 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Afghanistan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.35 EUR (3.87 USD) in Colombia and 2.79 EUR (3.22 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Afghanistan.

3.35 EUR
2.79 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 17.52 EUR (20.24 USD) in Colombia and 14.87 EUR (17.19 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Afghanistan.

17.52 EUR
14.87 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.04 EUR (9.3 USD) in Colombia and 12.39 EUR (14.32 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Colombia.

8.04 EUR
12.39 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Afghanistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.74 times more for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Afghanistan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 325.19 EUR (375.8 USD) in Colombia and 109.19 EUR (126.18 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Afghanistan.

325.19 EUR
109.19 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 247.1 EUR (285.55 USD) in Colombia and 73.48 EUR (84.91 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Afghanistan.

247.10 EUR
73.48 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 641.06 EUR (740.83 USD) in Colombia and 271.29 EUR (313.51 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Afghanistan.

641.06 EUR
271.29 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 463.44 EUR (535.56 USD) in Colombia and 156.99 EUR (181.42 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Afghanistan.

463.44 EUR
156.99 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Afghanistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.28 times more for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Afghanistan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1453 EUR (1679.3 USD) in Colombia and 743.19 EUR (858.86 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Afghanistan.

1 453 EUR
743.19 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1135 EUR (1311.07 USD) in Colombia and 390.41 EUR (451.17 USD) in Afghanistan. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Afghanistan.

1 135 EUR
390.41 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Afghanistan - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.42 times higher than in Afghanistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 304.96 EUR (352.42 USD) in Colombia and 214.83 EUR (248.26 USD) in Afghanistan. The average salary is 29.6% lower in Afghanistan.

304.96 EUR
214.83 EUR

Hotels

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Colombia vs. Afghanistan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

25.6 EUR
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Two stars

53.2 EUR
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Three stars

87.2 EUR
-

Four stars

150 EUR
-

Five stars

478 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels

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