- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lithuania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (元52) | 元53 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.61 (元37) | 元33 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.68 (元22) | 元15 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (元8) | 元16 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (元15) | 元16 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (元15) | 元8 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 (元35) | 元62 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 (元8) | 元14 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.36 (元2.90) | 元7 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (元9) | 元5.68 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (元63) | 元113 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 (元14) | 元8 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (元5.79) | 元13 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €820 (元6,624) | 元9,961 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €482 (元3,892) | 元4,816 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (元838) | 元445 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €413 (元3,335) | 元5,460 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €309 (元2,496) | 元3,552 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €61 (元494) | 元317 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €9 (元70) | 元84 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €321 (元2,595) | 元2,420 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (元730) | 元670 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元54) | 元40 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (元67) | 元39 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (元626) | 元528 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (元334) | 元270 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (元577) | 元621 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (元746) | 元680 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,650 (元142,485) | 元142,889 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (元10) | 元7 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (元237) | 元146 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元57) | 元26 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.97 (元40) | 元40 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (元242) | 元263 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (元32) | 元30 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (元29) | 元38 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (元32) | 元39 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (元11) | 元9 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (元22) | 元13 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (元130) | 元60 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (元197) | 元165 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (元108) | 元93 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (元336) | 元826 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (元391) | 元403 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元56) | 元61 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.49 (元20) | 元34 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.84 (元23) | 元32 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €525 (元4,241) | 元3,320 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (元1.66) | 元0.65 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (元363) | 元355 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.78 (元31) | 元21 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,402 prices entered by 718 different people.
Cost of living in Lithuania is about the same as in China
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