Cost of living in Kaunas, Lithuania vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 44% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 | €16 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.54 | €8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.82 | €6 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 | €0.96 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.93 | €2.79 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 | €2.02 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.85 | €5.36 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.94 | €2.49 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.66 | €1.60 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 | €2.31 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 | €2.05 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 | €1.09 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 46% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €738 | €1,233 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €523 | €912 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 | €129 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €367 | €750 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €240 | €569 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 | €143 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €9 | €27 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | €372 | €357 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €109 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €9 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 | €13 | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Kaunas (Lithuania) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 | €79 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €30 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €86 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 | €116 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 35% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,513 | €25,406 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.01 | €1.37 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €23 | €33 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 | €17 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Kaunas (Lithuania) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.75 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 | €7 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 | €24 | + 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 | €4.71 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 | €4.25 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 | €3.63 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 | €1.71 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 | €1.99 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 | €18 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 30% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 | €38 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €18 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 | €87 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 | €53 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.03 | €9 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 | €2.65 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.33 | €5.93 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 | €407 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.15 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 | €52 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.49 | €8 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 36% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,290 in Kaunas.
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