Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Hungary
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Lithuania is 20% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (2,785 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.61 (1,667 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (1,348 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (320 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.46 (528 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.11 (400 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.29 (1,189 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.96 (347 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.58 (208 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (374 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.47 (1,975 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (601 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 (208 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 29% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Lithuania is 30% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €689 (248,902 Ft) | 303,769 Ft | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €472 (170,582 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 (78,873 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €538 (194,495 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €454 (164,146 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (75,939 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 153% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (4,294 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | €935 (337,971 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 189% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (216,818 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 677% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (2,891 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (2,677 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 18% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Lithuania is 43% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (32,252 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (16,391 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (23,436 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 (63,239 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 138% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Lithuania is 11% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,370 (8,445,065 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (414 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (9,975 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Lithuania is 18% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,530 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (4,475 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (19,679 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (1,531 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (1,646 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 99% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (1,320 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (422 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (686 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (3,614 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 2% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Lithuania is 30% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (7,458 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (4,880 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (24,634 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (24,904 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 145% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (2,530 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (1,265 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (1,191 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 135% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (180,320 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (40 Ft) | 26 Ft | + 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €23 (8,160 Ft) | 10,468 Ft | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.89 (1,404 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 884 prices entered by 134 different people.
Cost of living in Lithuania is 23% more expensive than in Hungary
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