- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 10% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (2,088 Ft) | 1,809 Ft | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.77 (1,526 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.57 (821 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (323 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 (602 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (536 Ft) | 611 Ft | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.12 (1,316 Ft) | 961 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.99 (315 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.37 (118 Ft) | 219 Ft | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (357 Ft) | 242 Ft | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,368 Ft) | 1,765 Ft | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 (518 Ft) | 389 Ft | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (221 Ft) | 147 Ft | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €834 (266,586 Ft) | 242,923 Ft | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €443 (141,536 Ft) | 167,154 Ft | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (36,667 Ft) | 45,487 Ft | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €431 (137,606 Ft) | 170,493 Ft | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 (101,198 Ft) | 112,624 Ft | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €62 (19,679 Ft) | 28,184 Ft | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €8 (2,457 Ft) | 2,959 Ft | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €362 (115,566 Ft) | 124,076 Ft | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (32,285 Ft) | 28,857 Ft | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,338 Ft) | 2,613 Ft | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (2,046 Ft) | 1,926 Ft | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 3% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (23,341 Ft) | 19,292 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (12,107 Ft) | 12,392 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (25,358 Ft) | 23,174 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (26,198 Ft) | 28,730 Ft | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 1% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,970 (5,422,866 Ft) | 5,554,070 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (391 Ft) | 372 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (9,412 Ft) | 9,628 Ft | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 5% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.93 (1,576 Ft) | 2,564 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.06 (1,297 Ft) | 2,981 Ft | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (9,587 Ft) | 10,777 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.61 (1,472 Ft) | 1,273 Ft | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (851 Ft) | 948 Ft | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (1,198 Ft) | 785 Ft | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (429 Ft) | 370 Ft | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (603 Ft) | 539 Ft | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (5,867 Ft) | 2,876 Ft | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 17% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (7,118 Ft) | 6,904 Ft | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (4,184 Ft) | 3,232 Ft | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (11,136 Ft) | 14,395 Ft | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (15,889 Ft) | 11,491 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (2,301 Ft) | 1,564 Ft | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (761 Ft) | 683 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.88 (919 Ft) | 546 Ft | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 (168,146 Ft) | 147,129 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (39 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (12,829 Ft) | 12,590 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (1,191 Ft) | 1,255 Ft | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,299 prices entered by 516 different people.
Cost of living in Lithuania is about the same as in Hungary
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