Cost of living in Klaipėda, Lithuania vs Portland, Oregon, United States
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Klaipėda (Lithuania) is 51% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.83 ($5.34) | $8 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.34 ($2.58) | $4.77 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 ($1.07) | $0.87 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.81 ($2.00) | $3.00 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 ($1.79) | $4.25 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.94 ($4.35) | $7 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.92 ($1.02) | $3.73 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.51 ($0.56) | $1.81 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 ($1.23) | $7 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.64 ($1.81) | $2.08 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 ($0.63) | $2.16 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Klaipėda (Lithuania) is 67% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €606 ($670) | $1,975 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €397 ($439) | $1,659 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 ($147) | $199 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €312 ($345) | $1,651 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €196 ($217) | $1,182 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 ($111) | $135 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €10 ($11) | $43 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | €416 ($460) | $318 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($96) | $151 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.33 ($4.79) | $9 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Klaipėda (Lithuania) is about the same as in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($82) | $50 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 ($50) | $51 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 ($78) | $93 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €77 ($85) | $138 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Klaipėda (Lithuania) is 50% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,417 ($21,472) | $22,415 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 ($1.39) | $0.89 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €24 ($27) | $94 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.38 ($5.95) | $23 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Klaipėda (Lithuania) is 62% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.90 ($5.41) | $24 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 ($32) | $171 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.91 ($4.33) | $8 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 ($2.59) | $3.54 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 ($3.83) | $4.68 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.90 ($0.99) | $3.12 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.21 ($1.34) | $2.16 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 ($9) | $24 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Klaipėda (Lithuania) is 49% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 ($19) | $41 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €11 ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 ($50) | $162 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($46) | $88 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.52 ($6) | $11 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 ($1.88) | $4.63 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.01 ($2.22) | $5.43 | - 59% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $415 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 ($0.05) | $0.33 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($39) | $41 | - 4% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.11 ($3.44) | $7 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Klaipėda (Lithuania) is 55% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,100 in Portland, Oregon you would need to make just about $2,771 (€2,506) in Klaipėda.
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