Cost of living in Lithuania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (61元) | 46元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (49元) | 40元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 (28元) | 16元 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (11元) | 18元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (22元) | 19元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.96 (22元) | 11元 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.47 (41元) | 63元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (10元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.68 (5.12元) | 6元 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.48 (11元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (87元) | 118元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (15元) | 8元 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,483 (11,234元) | 15,059元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €869 (6,580元) | 9,006元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (1,418元) | 421元 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €711 (5,387元) | 7,547元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €484 (3,665元) | 4,347元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (876元) | 262元 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (114元) | 115元 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (1,893元) | 1,086元 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €188 (1,426元) | 589元 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.66 (35元) | 39元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €26 (200元) | 51元 | + 293% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (454元) | 529元 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (195元) | 248元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (689元) | 626元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (909元) | 828元 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,592 (163,528元) | 161,247元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (13元) | 9元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (220元) | 204元 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (50元) | 39元 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (61元) | 27元 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (429元) | 391元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (42元) | 53元 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (28元) | 33元 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.33 (40元) | 34元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (20元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (137元) | 74元 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (241元) | 265元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (102元) | 110元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (583元) | 1,294元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (454元) | 348元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (68元) | 79元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (24元) | 29元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.22 (32元) | 18元 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €522 (3,953元) | 3,321元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (1.29元) | 0.20元 | + 544% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (314元) | 410元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.06 (38元) | 24元 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,608 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 5% more expensive than in China
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