Cost of living in Lithuania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (75元) | 42元 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (65元) | 36元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (36元) | 15元 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (10元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.64 (22元) | 16元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.24 (27元) | 11元 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (50元) | 50元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.76 (6元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (13元) | 7元 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (75元) | 89元 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (21元) | 9元 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €939 (7,866元) | 12,689元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €576 (4,823元) | 5,937元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (1,407元) | 450元 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €568 (4,757元) | 6,875元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (2,932元) | 3,656元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (870元) | 296元 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (99元) | 100元 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (2,890元) | 1,460元 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (666元) | 553元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (83元) | 43元 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (107元) | 55元 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (503元) | 418元 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (302元) | 296元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (696元) | 553元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (720元) | 705元 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,391 (237,810元) | 148,726元 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (223元) | 228元 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (50元) | 51元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (84元) | 84元 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (375元) | 114元 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (33元) | 67元 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (29元) | 57元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (25元) | 25元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (17元) | 7元 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (17元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (193元) | 85元 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lithuania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (226元) | 178元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (140元) | 109元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (1,017元) | 1,179元 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (315元) | 320元 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (92元) | 81元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.24 (44元) | 28元 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (33元) | 15元 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (4,728元) | 3,924元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.70元) | 0.34元 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (265元) | 414元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (41元) | 25元 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 967 prices entered by 139 different people.
Cost of living in Lithuania is 15% more expensive than in China
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