Cost of living in Kaunas, Lithuania vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 38% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.54 ($5.53) | $7 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.82 ($3.43) | $4.53 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 ($1.19) | $0.91 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.93 ($2.34) | $3.08 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 ($2.21) | $4.78 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.85 ($5.91) | $7 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.94 ($1.15) | $3.17 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.66 ($0.81) | $1.34 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 ($1.28) | $3.28 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 ($2.02) | $1.82 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 ($0.94) | $1.65 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 62% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €738 ($899) | $2,021 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €523 ($637) | $1,391 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 ($141) | $189 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €367 ($447) | $1,885 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €240 ($292) | $1,089 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 ($86) | $122 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €9 ($11) | $50 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | €372 ($453) | $249 | + 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($108) | $155 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($8) | $13 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 6% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 ($83) | $58 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($46) | $49 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($97) | $94 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($108) | $111 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 27% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,513 ($18,886) | $25,646 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.01 ($1.23) | $0.58 | + 110% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €23 ($28) | $49 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 ($8) | $17 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 35% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($9) | $5.69 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 ($6) | $15 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 ($53) | $117 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 ($7) | $5.99 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 ($4.01) | $4.05 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 ($4.85) | $4.68 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 ($2.07) | $4.16 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 ($2.49) | $1.70 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 ($8) | $31 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 35% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 ($21) | $52 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($16) | $24 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 ($65) | $224 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 ($43) | $87 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.03 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 ($2.36) | $5.13 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.33 ($2.84) | $5.69 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 ($581) | $417 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 ($65) | $61 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.49 ($4.24) | $8 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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