Cost of living
Laghman compared to Paktia
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Overview comparison
LaghmanPaktia
Consumer prices in Paktia are roughly 8% higher than in Laghman.
Cost of living
| Item | Laghman | Paktia |
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| Total with rent one person | 441 | 605 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,168 | 1,194 |
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| Without rent one person | 275 | 290 |
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| Without rent one family | 665 | 807 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 231.62 | 266.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 279.2 | 372.99 |
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| Food person | 173 | 160 |
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| Food family | 475 | 370 |
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| Transport person | 38.07 | 58.81 |
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| Transport family | 109.37 | 154.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.94 years | 75.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Laghman | Paktia |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.85 | 2.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.41 | 12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.62 | 5.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.03 | 2.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.29 | 1.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Laghman | Paktia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 99.14 | 116.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 53.25 | 84.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 227.25 | 238.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 106.56 | 137.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.29 | 82.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.71 | 124.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 97.3 | 104.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Laghman | Paktia |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.05 | 15.91 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 461 | 420 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 160 | 301 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 0.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.97% | 15.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.91 | 11.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Laghman | Paktia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.26 | 0.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.63 | 1.99 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.58 | 3.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.2 | 3.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5 | 5.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.95 | 0.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Laghman | Paktia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.84 | 11.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.85 | 3.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.49 | 11.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.45 | 3.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.09 | 17.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.27 | 44.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 42.81 | 20.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,440 | 1,382 |
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