Cost of living
Paktia compared to Lashkargah
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Overview comparison
PaktiaLashkargah
Consumer prices in Paktia are roughly 12% higher than in Lashkargah.
Cost of living
| Item | Paktia | Lashkargah |
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| Total with rent one person | 605 | 391 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,194 | 978 |
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| Without rent one person | 290 | 208 |
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| Without rent one family | 807 | 655 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 266.88 | 278.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 372.99 | 312.24 |
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| Food person | 160 | 174 |
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| Food family | 370 | 414 |
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| Transport person | 58.81 | 42.22 |
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| Transport family | 154.63 | 95.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.46 years | 75.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Paktia | Lashkargah |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.66 | 2.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12 | 8.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.69 | 3.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.79 | 3.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.09 | 0.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.44 | 0.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Paktia | Lashkargah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 116.72 | 87.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 84.9 | 38.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 238.69 | 151.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 137.21 | 88.02 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.9 | 101.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.45 | 150.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 104.47 | 98.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Paktia | Lashkargah |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.91 | 21.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 420 | 595 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 301 | 322 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.35% | 19.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.01 | 15.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Paktia | Lashkargah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.36 | 0.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.99 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.11 | 3.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.57 | 2.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.79 | 5.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.7 | 0.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 | 0.18 |
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Other
| Item | Paktia | Lashkargah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.75 | 14.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.09 | 2.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.12 | 10.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.05 | 2.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.91 | 18.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.5 | 32.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 20.55 | 15.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,382 | 1,130 |
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