- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 11% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (2,119 Ft) | 1,823 Ft | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.59 (1,477 Ft) | 1,627 Ft | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.62 (842 Ft) | 764 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (314 Ft) | 263 Ft | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.87 (603 Ft) | 640 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (558 Ft) | 600 Ft | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.95 (1,271 Ft) | 955 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 (305 Ft) | 387 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.33 (106 Ft) | 226 Ft | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (345 Ft) | 238 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,372 Ft) | 1,717 Ft | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (535 Ft) | 397 Ft | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (221 Ft) | 138 Ft | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (257,529 Ft) | 248,791 Ft | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €459 (147,794 Ft) | 168,179 Ft | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (35,881 Ft) | 44,003 Ft | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €437 (140,457 Ft) | 167,997 Ft | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €309 (99,461 Ft) | 113,101 Ft | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 (18,572 Ft) | 27,776 Ft | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €8 (2,706 Ft) | 3,245 Ft | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €336 (108,044 Ft) | 120,074 Ft | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (28,647 Ft) | 26,389 Ft | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,115 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (2,818 Ft) | 1,824 Ft | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 8% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €66 (21,135 Ft) | 19,564 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 (13,477 Ft) | 12,244 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (22,960 Ft) | 22,928 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (29,547 Ft) | 28,358 Ft | + 4% | |
| 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 | €17,698 (5,694,790 Ft) | 5,451,530 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (385 Ft) | 371 Ft | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (9,467 Ft) | 9,680 Ft | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 4% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,257 Ft) | 2,552 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.97 (1,599 Ft) | 3,003 Ft | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (9,653 Ft) | 12,014 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (1,287 Ft) | 1,178 Ft | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (1,144 Ft) | 924 Ft | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (1,284 Ft) | 761 Ft | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (425 Ft) | 359 Ft | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (865 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (5,198 Ft) | 2,981 Ft | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 25% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (7,387 Ft) | 6,494 Ft | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (4,195 Ft) | 3,338 Ft | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (11,525 Ft) | 14,785 Ft | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (15,442 Ft) | 11,500 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (2,215 Ft) | 1,554 Ft | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (817 Ft) | 649 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.85 (916 Ft) | 503 Ft | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (167,935 Ft) | 147,632 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (51 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (14,789 Ft) | 13,098 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.82 (1,228 Ft) | 1,247 Ft | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 5% more expensive than in Hungary
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