Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Lithuania
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (€1.37) | €10 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€3.14) | €3.72 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€1.09) | €1.45 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.31) | €3.16 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.55) | €3.24 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€7) | €5.96 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.37) | €1.52 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.41) | €0.88 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.77) | €1.50 | + 150% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€17) | €11 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.82) | €2.54 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.17) | €1.06 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,644) | €1,399 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€239) | €733 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €207 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€137) | €735 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€137) | €540 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €125 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €11 | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€353) | €345 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€93) | €79 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€14) | €10 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€16) | €60 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€10) | €36 | - 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (€48) | €83 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€41) | €86 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,761 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.96) | €1.51 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€28) | €27 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.92) | €6.00 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.64) | €10 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €45 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.41) | €3.99 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €3.33 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€3.00) | €3.66 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.09) | €2.04 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.23) | €2.25 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.41) | €19 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€4.10) | €32 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €17 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €121 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €54 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €10 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.64) | €3.91 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.30 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €564 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.08 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €28 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.78) | €5.01 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Lithuania
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