- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 16% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (2,105 Ft) | 1,819 Ft | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.61 (1,499 Ft) | 1,597 Ft | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.68 (870 Ft) | 743 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (312 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (614 Ft) | 629 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (599 Ft) | 556 Ft | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 (1,398 Ft) | 970 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 (308 Ft) | 385 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.36 (117 Ft) | 207 Ft | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (351 Ft) | 236 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (2,541 Ft) | 1,722 Ft | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 (544 Ft) | 393 Ft | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (233 Ft) | 137 Ft | + 70% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 6% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €820 (266,694 Ft) | 255,267 Ft | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €482 (156,691 Ft) | 173,049 Ft | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (33,738 Ft) | 42,542 Ft | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €413 (134,271 Ft) | 163,732 Ft | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €309 (100,516 Ft) | 111,758 Ft | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €61 (19,888 Ft) | 27,888 Ft | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €9 (2,808 Ft) | 3,277 Ft | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €321 (104,475 Ft) | 122,551 Ft | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (29,384 Ft) | 26,290 Ft | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,192 Ft) | 2,425 Ft | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (2,695 Ft) | 1,722 Ft | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 16% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (25,213 Ft) | 19,826 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (13,447 Ft) | 11,674 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (23,240 Ft) | 22,331 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (30,039 Ft) | 28,455 Ft | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 1% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,650 (5,737,020 Ft) | 5,522,730 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (388 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (9,540 Ft) | 9,730 Ft | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 10% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,280 Ft) | 2,058 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.97 (1,616 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (9,752 Ft) | 11,669 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (1,300 Ft) | 1,151 Ft | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (1,156 Ft) | 911 Ft | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (1,297 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (430 Ft) | 380 Ft | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (874 Ft) | 547 Ft | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (5,251 Ft) | 2,906 Ft | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 26% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (7,951 Ft) | 6,975 Ft | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (4,331 Ft) | 3,347 Ft | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (13,517 Ft) | 14,350 Ft | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (15,760 Ft) | 12,487 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (2,237 Ft) | 1,583 Ft | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.49 (811 Ft) | 620 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.84 (924 Ft) | 538 Ft | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €525 (170,768 Ft) | 151,262 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (67 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (14,601 Ft) | 14,185 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.78 (1,229 Ft) | 1,234 Ft | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 8% more expensive than in Hungary
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