Cost of living in Kaunas, Lithuania vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 120% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (ARS $675) | ARS $367 | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.54 (ARS $472) | ARS $301 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.82 (ARS $293) | ARS $88 | + 234% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (ARS $101) | ARS $60 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.93 (ARS $200) | ARS $78 | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (ARS $188) | ARS $55 | + 241% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.85 (ARS $505) | ARS $129 | + 291% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.94 (ARS $98) | ARS $44 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.66 (ARS $69) | ARS $27 | + 152% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (ARS $109) | ARS $58 | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $773) | ARS $201 | + 284% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (ARS $173) | ARS $92 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (ARS $80) | ARS $32 | + 151% | |
Housing | + 157% | |||
Housing in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 157% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €738 (ARS $76,741) | ARS $20,002 | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €523 (ARS $54,364) | ARS $11,466 | + 374% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (ARS $12,008) | ARS $3,242 | + 270% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €367 (ARS $38,137) | ARS $11,715 | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €240 (ARS $24,959) | ARS $10,117 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (ARS $7,301) | ARS $2,131 | + 243% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €9 (ARS $909) | ARS $1,505 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | €372 (ARS $38,662) | ARS $23,718 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (ARS $9,191) | ARS $4,797 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (ARS $644) | ARS $226 | + 185% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (ARS $632) | ARS $164 | + 286% | |
Clothes | + 190% | |||
Clothes in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 190% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (ARS $7,098) | ARS $1,556 | + 356% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (ARS $3,939) | ARS $1,430 | + 175% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (ARS $8,315) | ARS $4,439 | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (ARS $9,251) | ARS $3,546 | + 161% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 70% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,513 (ARS $1,612,458) | ARS $558,062 | + 189% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.01 (ARS $105) | ARS $44 | + 140% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (ARS $2,430) | ARS $1,866 | + 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 (ARS $652) | ARS $756 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | + 223% | |||
Personal Care in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 223% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $728) | ARS $128 | + 470% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (ARS $554) | ARS $150 | + 270% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (ARS $4,486) | ARS $769 | + 483% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (ARS $570) | ARS $66 | + 768% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (ARS $342) | ARS $108 | + 216% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (ARS $414) | ARS $201 | + 106% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (ARS $177) | ARS $83 | + 112% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (ARS $213) | ARS $122 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 (ARS $656) | ARS $302 | + 117% | |
Entertainment | + 94% | |||
Entertainment in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 94% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (ARS $1,780) | ARS $731 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (ARS $1,338) | ARS $521 | + 157% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (ARS $5,581) | ARS $956 | + 484% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (ARS $3,642) | ARS $1,359 | + 168% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.03 (ARS $523) | ARS $313 | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (ARS $202) | ARS $152 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.33 (ARS $243) | ARS $91 | + 167% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (ARS $49,610) | ARS $58,928 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (ARS $10) | ARS $2.16 | + 361% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (ARS $5,585) | ARS $1,567 | + 256% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.49 (ARS $362) | ARS $248 | + 46% | |
TOTAL | + 117% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaunas (Lithuania) is 117% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $119,246 (€1,147) in Kaunas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $55,000 in San Juan.
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