Cost of living in Lithuania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (64元) | 43元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.63 (40元) | 37元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.04 (22元) | 17元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 (15元) | 16元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (13元) | 9元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.23 (30元) | 48元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.11 (8元) | 13元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (3.32元) | 6元 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (9元) | 7元 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (68元) | 97元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (15元) | 9元 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (5.92元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (7,728元) | 13,898元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €867 (6,153元) | 8,379元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €59 (421元) | 462元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €881 (6,253元) | 6,525元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (5,678元) | 4,376元 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 516元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (106元) | 140元 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,829元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (1,065元) | 546元 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (43元) | 66元 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (634元) | 511元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (186元) | 288元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (460元) | 654元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 (1,242元) | 844元 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,592 (153,261元) | 148,501元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (12元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (201元) | 206元 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (21元) | 28元 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (88元) | 27元 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (387元) | 386元 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (30元) | 30元 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (32元) | 19元 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (26元) | 44元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (8元) | 21元 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.25 (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (131元) | 82元 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (194元) | 260元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (84元) | 122元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (355元) | 417元 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (381元) | 319元 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (46元) | 90元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (25元) | 31元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (28元) | 19元 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (3,542元) | 2,968元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (1.21元) | 0.24元 | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €23 (160元) | 410元 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.05 (29元) | 38元 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 9% cheaper than in China
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