Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 42% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (9 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.61 (5.51 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (4.46 CUC) | 4.28 CUC | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (1.06 CUC) | 2.14 CUC | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.46 (1.75 CUC) | 2.79 CUC | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.11 (1.32 CUC) | 1.93 CUC | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.29 (3.93 CUC) | 5.05 CUC | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.96 (1.15 CUC) | 4.45 CUC | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.58 (0.69 CUC) | 1.84 CUC | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (1.24 CUC) | 1.57 CUC | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.47 (7 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (1.99 CUC) | 3.44 CUC | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 (0.69 CUC) | 0.80 CUC | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 62% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €689 (823 CUC) | 467 CUC | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €472 (564 CUC) | 283 CUC | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 (261 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €538 (643 CUC) | 347 CUC | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €454 (543 CUC) | 245 CUC | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (251 CUC) | 55 CUC | + 355% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (14 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €935 (1,118 CUC) | 589 CUC | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (717 CUC) | 157 CUC | + 358% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (10 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (9 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 115% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (107 CUC) | 38 CUC | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (54 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (78 CUC) | 85 CUC | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 (209 CUC) | 68 CUC | + 208% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 11% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,370 (27,933 CUC) | 46,988 CUC | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (1.37 CUC) | 1.26 CUC | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (33 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 34% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (8 CUC) | 3.30 CUC | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (15 CUC) | 5.67 CUC | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (65 CUC) | 51 CUC | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (5.06 CUC) | 4.25 CUC | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (5.44 CUC) | 2.91 CUC | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (4.37 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (1.39 CUC) | 2.07 CUC | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (2.27 CUC) | 2.95 CUC | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (12 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 20% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (25 CUC) | 26 CUC | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (16 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (81 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (82 CUC) | 31 CUC | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (8 CUC) | 4.96 CUC | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (4.18 CUC) | 2.57 CUC | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (3.94 CUC) | 2.30 CUC | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (596 CUC) | 302 CUC | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.13 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €23 (27 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.89 (4.65 CUC) | 2.33 CUC | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 5% more expensive than in Cuba
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