Cost of living in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 45% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 83% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Vilnius | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (25,800 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 189% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (18,946 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 (9,541 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (3,726 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.40 (9,071 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (8,160 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 293% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.88 (15,679 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.17 (3,122 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (2,357 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (3,868 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (29,202 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (6,266 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (3,195 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 182% | |
Housing | + 65% | |||
Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,472 (3,925,429 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €854 (2,278,510 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (653,005 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 300% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €780 (2,080,628 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €535 (1,427,234 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (346,044 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (29,329 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €267 (711,515 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (225,052 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (17,954 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (35,444 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 (164,632 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (71,582 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (199,294 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (225,408 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 10% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,210 (56,575,029 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (4,098 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (78,471 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (19,053 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 35% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (19,687 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (20,383 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (126,119 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (11,309 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (9,370 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (10,883 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (4,833 Shilling) | 6,342 Shilling | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (6,092 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (59,676 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1054% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 39% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Vilnius | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (89,469 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 174% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (41,728 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (152,249 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (184,718 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 172% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (22,862 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (9,994 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (10,884 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 143% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €442 (1,178,858 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (388 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (72,410 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (13,154 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 129% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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