Cost of living in Lithuania compared to China
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (60元) | 54元 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.61 (36元) | 36元 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (28元) | 15元 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.79 (14元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (13元) | 9元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.91 (31元) | 56元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.88 (7元) | 12元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (5.01元) | 6元 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (8元) | 6元 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (69元) | 108元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (14元) | 9元 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (6元) | 10元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €689 (5,387元) | 7,480元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €472 (3,692元) | 4,546元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 (1,707元) | 406元 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €538 (4,210元) | 6,893元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €454 (3,553元) | 3,954元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (1,644元) | 261元 | + 530% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (93元) | 84元 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €935 (7,315元) | 2,223元 | + 229% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (4,693元) | 622元 | + 655% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (63元) | 47元 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (74元) | 44元 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (698元) | 359元 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (355元) | 227元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (507元) | 569元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 (1,369元) | 513元 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,675 (177,350元) | 160,747元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (9元) | 6元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (219元) | 177元 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (55元) | 29元 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (97元) | 35元 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (398元) | 441元 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (33元) | 31元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (36元) | 38元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (29元) | 33元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (9元) | 9元 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (15元) | 11元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (90元) | 84元 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (178元) | 201元 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (103元) | 94元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (533元) | 978元 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (440元) | 413元 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (56元) | 70元 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 (23元) | 34元 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.60 (28元) | 31元 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (3,418元) | 3,170元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.90元) | 0.55元 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (233元) | 419元 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (29元) | 22元 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,048 prices entered by 241 different people.
Cost of living in Lithuania is 12% more expensive than in China
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