- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- United States
- Vilnius
- Chicago
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Vilnius (Lithuania) and Chicago (United States)
| Food | 39% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 39% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 14.73 Lt ($5.50) | $12.41 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13.85 Lt ($5.17) | $5.88 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 8.07 Lt ($3.01) | $4.14 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.02 Lt ($1.13) | $2.38 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.08 Lt ($2.27) | $2.21 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 Lt ($1.93) | $2.95 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10.71 Lt ($4.00) | $4.99 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.54 Lt ($1.32) | $3.42 | 61% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.58 Lt ($0.96) | $3.43 | 72% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.65 Lt ($0.99) | $1.60 | 38% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 Lt ($8.98) | $13.62 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Lt ($1.68) | $1.55 | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.49 Lt ($0.93) | $1.96 | 53% |
| Housing | 47% | ||
| Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 47% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,589 Lt ($593) | $1,516 | 61% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 605 Lt ($226) | $103 | 120% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 37 Lt ($13.77) | $38 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,114 Lt ($789) | $487 | 62% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 320 Lt ($119) | $86 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 Lt ($13.87) | $6.99 | 98% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 Lt ($11.36) | $22 | 49% |
| Clothes | 52% | ||
| Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 52% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 281 Lt ($105) | $46 | 130% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 142 Lt ($53) | $39 | 37% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 230 Lt ($86) | $63 | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 278 Lt ($104) | $80 | 30% |
| Transportation | 36% | ||
| Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 36% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,208 Lt ($22,463) | $21,808 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.97 Lt ($1.85) | $1.04 | 77% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 95 Lt ($35) | $89 | 60% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 20 Lt ($7.48) | $16.16 | 54% |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 18% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 17.90 Lt ($6.68) | $7.21 | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17.43 Lt ($6.50) | $5.77 | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9.22 Lt ($3.44) | $3.21 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9.29 Lt ($3.46) | $4.09 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.43 Lt ($1.65) | $2.99 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6.63 Lt ($2.47) | $2.89 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Lt ($9.33) | $18.58 | 50% |
| Entertainment | 46% | ||
| Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 46% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 Lt ($15.71) | $41 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Lt ($12.69) | $21 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Lt ($46) | $173 | 73% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 118 Lt ($44) | $98 | 55% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15.60 Lt ($5.82) | $11.03 | 47% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 6.11 Lt ($2.28) | $4.10 | 44% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 5.59 Lt ($2.09) | $4.77 | 56% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 611 Lt ($228) | $117 | 94% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Lt ($0.11) | $0.51 | 78% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 181 Lt ($67) | $70 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 9.23 Lt ($3.44) | $10.58 | 67% |
| TOTAL | 38% | ||
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These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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