- 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 | €7 (52元) | 53元 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.59 (36元) | 33元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.62 (20元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (8元) | 16元 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.87 (15元) | 16元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (14元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.95 (31元) | 63元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.33 (2.57元) | 7元 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (8元) | 5.65元 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (58元) | 114元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (5.39元) | 12元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (6,272元) | 9,680元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €459 (3,599元) | 4,478元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (874元) | 425元 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €437 (3,421元) | 5,710元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €309 (2,422元) | 3,523元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 (452元) | 304元 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €8 (66元) | 88元 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €336 (2,631元) | 2,242元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (698元) | 678元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (52元) | 40元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (69元) | 39元 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €66 (515元) | 554元 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 (328元) | 280元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (559元) | 614元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (720元) | 672元 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,698 (138,694元) | 145,666元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (9元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (231元) | 154元 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (55元) | 26元 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.97 (39元) | 32元 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (235元) | 425元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (31元) | 30元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (28元) | 37元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (31元) | 38元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (10元) | 10元 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (21元) | 14元 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (127元) | 59元 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (180元) | 159元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (102元) | 86元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (281元) | 723元 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (376元) | 375元 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (54元) | 60元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (20元) | 34元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.85 (22元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (4,090元) | 3,310元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (1.25元) | 0.98元 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (360元) | 300元 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.82 (30元) | 20元 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,238 prices entered by 695 different people.
Cost of living in Lithuania is 4% cheaper than in China
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