Moving to Afghanistan from Lithuania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lithuania to Afghanistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Lithuania to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
AF
24.1

Lithuania performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
AF
2.5

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
AF
0.3t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Afghanistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
29.4
AF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
AF
54.8%

Lithuania performs better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
AF
$2,000

Lithuania performs better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
AF
104.9

Lithuania performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Kabul
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 88°/56°F (31°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C)
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Month Vilnius Kabul
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania and Afghanistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Afghanistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Afghanistan's immigration authority.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Lithuania passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.
Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Lithuania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Afghanistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Afghanistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Afghanistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Afghanistan safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Lithuania?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to Lithuania?

The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT AF
Population 2,683,546 38,346,720
Currency Euro (€) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages Lithuanian Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +93
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112