Cost of living in Kaunas, Lithuania vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 45% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$20 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.54 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.82 (NZ$4.76) | NZ$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (NZ$1.65) | NZ$2.16 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.93 (NZ$3.26) | NZ$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (NZ$3.07) | NZ$6 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.85 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.94 (NZ$1.59) | NZ$3.90 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.66 (NZ$1.12) | NZ$3.13 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (NZ$1.78) | NZ$4.22 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (NZ$2.81) | NZ$3.71 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (NZ$1.30) | NZ$2.27 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 66% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €738 (NZ$1,249) | NZ$3,054 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €523 (NZ$885) | NZ$2,639 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (NZ$195) | NZ$309 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €367 (NZ$621) | NZ$2,363 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €240 (NZ$406) | NZ$2,102 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (NZ$119) | NZ$197 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$81 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €372 (NZ$629) | NZ$734 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (NZ$150) | NZ$243 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (NZ$10) | NZ$28 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 11% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (NZ$115) | NZ$117 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (NZ$64) | NZ$67 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (NZ$135) | NZ$192 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (NZ$151) | NZ$228 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 68% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,513 (NZ$26,236) | NZ$34,283 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.01 (NZ$1.70) | NZ$2.06 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (NZ$40) | NZ$213 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$30 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 11% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.55 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (NZ$73) | NZ$64 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (NZ$5.56) | NZ$7 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (NZ$2.88) | NZ$3.92 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (NZ$3.46) | NZ$3.83 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$37 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 42% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (NZ$29) | NZ$61 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$35 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (NZ$91) | NZ$232 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (NZ$59) | NZ$129 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.03 (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (NZ$3.28) | NZ$5.07 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.33 (NZ$3.95) | NZ$12 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (NZ$807) | NZ$689 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (NZ$0.16) | NZ$0.33 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (NZ$91) | NZ$80 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.49 (NZ$5.90) | NZ$34 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 488 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 56% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,500 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,768 (€2,228) in Kaunas.
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