Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Lithuania
Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€6) | €5.63 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.45) | €3.04 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.76) | €1.19 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.26) | €2.06 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.49) | €1.90 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€1.93) | €4.23 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€0.93) | €1.11 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.32) | €0.47 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.89) | €1.32 | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€17) | €10 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.69) | €2.10 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.41) | €0.83 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€213) | €1,234 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€130) | €867 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€71) | €59 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€209) | €822 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€126) | €800 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€81) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (€86) | €15 | + 471% | |
40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€239) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€71) | €150 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.05) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €6 | - | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€17) | €89 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€24) | €26 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€29) | €65 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€34) | €175 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€18,990) | €21,592 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (€0.77) | €1.67 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€22) | €28 | - 24% | |
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) | - | €6 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (€3.76) | €8 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €60 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (€5.39) | €4.24 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.01) | €4.56 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (€2.82) | €3.65 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (€0.64) | €1.50 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (€1.24) | €1.25 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (€2.59) | €25 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
Afghanistan | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€5.63) | €27 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€4.59) | €12 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (€13) | €50 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€21) | €54 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€1.98) | €3.50 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.10) | €4.00 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€314) | €499 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.17 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€23) | €23 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€2.86) | €4.05 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Lithuania
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