Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Lithuania
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€2.00) | €9 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€4.00) | €6 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.73) | €3.51 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.53) | €1.28 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.44) | €2.48 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.33) | €2.58 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€1.00) | €5.15 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.67) | €1.00 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.40) | €0.76 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.68) | €1.68 | + 119% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€17) | €10 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.60) | €2.15 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.91 | - | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,517 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €748 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€67) | €210 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€133) | €716 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€133) | €443 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €109 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €11 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (€454) | €214 | + 112% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€91) | €155 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €11 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €16 | - | |
Clothes | - 72% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €65 | - 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €35 | - 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€67) | €83 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €110 | - 82% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €8,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€1.04) | €1.67 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€27) | €30 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.92) | €6.00 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€5.34) | €10 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €49 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.33) | €5.24 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.57) | €3.75 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.87) | €5.14 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.07) | €1.70 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.20) | €2.50 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€4.67) | €15 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €31 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €14 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €59 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €57 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €10 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€11) | €3.33 | + 220% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.67) | €4.31 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €589 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.05) | €0.08 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €27 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.67) | €4.78 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on October 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Lithuania
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