- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lithuania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (元50) | 元54 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.62 (元36) | 元33 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.51 (元20) | 元16 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (元7) | 元16 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (元14) | 元16 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (元15) | 元8 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 (元33) | 元62 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.85 (元7) | 元14 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.37 (元2.91) | 元7 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (元9) | 元5.50 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (元60) | 元112 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.64 (元13) | 元8 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (元5.60) | 元12 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €792 (元6,198) | 元10,102 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €461 (元3,603) | 元5,079 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (元872) | 元457 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €378 (元2,955) | 元5,436 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €287 (元2,249) | 元3,588 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €66 (元519) | 元324 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €9 (元70) | 元87 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €345 (元2,699) | 元2,340 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (元711) | 元651 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元53) | 元38 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (元61) | 元36 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (元582) | 元542 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 (元327) | 元258 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (元598) | 元614 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (元819) | 元633 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,114 (元141,678) | 元143,352 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (元9) | 元7 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (元229) | 元150 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (元55) | 元25 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.97 (元39) | 元41 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (元244) | 元238 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (元31) | 元31 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (元28) | 元44 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (元31) | 元37 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (元11) | 元9 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (元17) | 元12 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (元108) | 元60 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (元196) | 元172 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (元102) | 元94 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (元326) | 元818 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (元348) | 元407 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元58) | 元62 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.45 (元19) | 元34 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.97 (元23) | 元34 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €529 (元4,140) | 元3,318 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (元0.94) | 元0.72 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (元397) | 元427 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.69 (元29) | 元20 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,267 prices entered by 748 different people.
Cost of living in Lithuania is 5% cheaper than in China
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