Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Canada
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Lithuania is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lithuania | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$13) | C$24 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$14 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (C$5.06) | C$10 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (C$2.05) | C$3.28 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.33 (C$4.90) | C$5.88 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (C$3.39) | C$5.56 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.80 (C$9) | C$11 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (C$1.86) | C$5.47 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (C$1.33) | C$3.31 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (C$2.09) | C$4.03 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$14) | C$21 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (C$3.36) | C$3.23 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.39) | C$2.58 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Lithuania is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lithuania | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 (C$2,110) | C$2,889 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (C$1,188) | C$2,295 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (C$280) | C$240 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (C$1,093) | C$2,062 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €498 (C$732) | C$1,501 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (C$190) | C$128 | + 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €9 (C$14) | C$65 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (C$493) | C$401 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$111) | C$213 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$17) | C$14 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$30 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Lithuania is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Lithuania | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (C$94) | C$80 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (C$56) | C$57 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$124) | C$147 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$136) | C$173 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Lithuania is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lithuania | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,155 (C$38,449) | C$33,546 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (C$2.22) | C$1.60 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (C$43) | C$106 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Lithuania is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lithuania | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$24 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (C$79) | C$103 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (C$5.15) | C$6 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (C$7) | C$6 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (C$2.49) | C$4.45 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (C$3.68) | C$3.63 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$26) | C$31 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Lithuania is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lithuania | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (C$60) | C$68 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$31 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (C$83) | C$217 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (C$118) | C$129 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$15 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (C$5.01) | C$5.88 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €510 (C$749) | C$808 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.11) | C$0.44 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (C$40) | C$67 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (C$7) | C$18 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,878 prices entered by 766 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 35% cheaper than in Canada
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