Cost of living in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaunas | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.80 (£4.96) | £15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.90 (£4.19) | £5.39 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.14 (£2.69) | £2.54 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (£0.84) | £1.13 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.22 (£1.90) | £2.28 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (£1.62) | £1.79 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (£3.47) | £2.69 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.11 (£0.95) | £1.84 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.63 (£0.54) | £0.85 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (£0.96) | £1.60 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (£1.48) | £1.61 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (£0.70) | £1.12 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaunas | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €692 (£592) | £1,144 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €472 (£404) | £904 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (£100) | £297 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €408 (£349) | £569 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €276 (£236) | £453 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (£57) | £125 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (£13) | £25 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | £386 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£79) | £110 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.38) | £7 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £12 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaunas | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (£58) | £44 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £26 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (£72) | £54 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (£81) | £74 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaunas | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £24,333 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (£1.34) | £1.62 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (£23) | £89 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (£6) | £15 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaunas (Lithuania) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaunas | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.53) | £3.03 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (£4.56) | £4.55 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.75 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.32 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.71 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.73 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.61 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 (£5.48) | £13 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaunas | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (£18) | £31 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £15 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (£44) | £62 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (£33) | £50 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.49) | £8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.01 (£1.72) | £2.86 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.54 (£3.03) | £3.20 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €574 (£491) | £389 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.08) | £0.09 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (£35) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (£3.92) | £13 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 124 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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