Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 20% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (2,608 Ft) | 2,079 Ft | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.02 (1,690 Ft) | 1,709 Ft | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.61 (880 Ft) | 731 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (340 Ft) | 245 Ft | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.83 (617 Ft) | 603 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.53 (517 Ft) | 568 Ft | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.94 (1,329 Ft) | 912 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.88 (296 Ft) | 323 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.55 (186 Ft) | 251 Ft | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (375 Ft) | 256 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (2,814 Ft) | 1,659 Ft | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (548 Ft) | 416 Ft | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (230 Ft) | 146 Ft | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 6% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €830 (279,624 Ft) | 273,607 Ft | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €499 (168,192 Ft) | 208,029 Ft | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (39,018 Ft) | 48,184 Ft | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (223,716 Ft) | 194,660 Ft | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €411 (138,403 Ft) | 144,022 Ft | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (36,980 Ft) | 29,437 Ft | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (4,426 Ft) | 3,599 Ft | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €294 (99,148 Ft) | 123,411 Ft | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (30,493 Ft) | 24,292 Ft | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (2,898 Ft) | 2,302 Ft | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,201 Ft) | 2,194 Ft | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 81% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 (19,706 Ft) | 21,021 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €72 (24,209 Ft) | 9,716 Ft | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (29,438 Ft) | 24,568 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (37,756 Ft) | 27,096 Ft | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,447 (5,876,765 Ft) | 6,088,790 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (408 Ft) | 391 Ft | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (9,742 Ft) | 9,555 Ft | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 25% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (2,156 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (2,851 Ft) | 2,413 Ft | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (13,032 Ft) | 11,169 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (1,427 Ft) | 1,342 Ft | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.10 (1,382 Ft) | 924 Ft | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (1,230 Ft) | 800 Ft | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (430 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (801 Ft) | 487 Ft | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (5,009 Ft) | 2,806 Ft | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 21% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (8,003 Ft) | 6,923 Ft | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (4,716 Ft) | 3,622 Ft | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (23,718 Ft) | 13,228 Ft | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (15,914 Ft) | 12,312 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (2,582 Ft) | 1,749 Ft | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (1,009 Ft) | 660 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.35 (1,129 Ft) | 539 Ft | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (147,182 Ft) | 148,747 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (38 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (13,153 Ft) | 12,289 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (1,258 Ft) | 1,385 Ft | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 15% more expensive than in Hungary
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