Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Lithuania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €17 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.20 | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 | €4.70 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 | €1.25 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 | €3.58 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 | €2.43 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 | €2.26 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 | €1.67 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 | €1.31 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 | €1.81 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 | €1.35 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Lithuania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,192 | €1,344 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €709 | €902 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €77 | €201 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €796 | €866 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 | €616 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 | €147 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 | €26 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €354 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 | €113 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €4.73 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 | €10 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 5% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Lithuania | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 | €73 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 | €32 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 | €84 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 | €116 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Lithuania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,592 | €25,276 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 | €1.86 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 | €35 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Lithuania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €10 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 | €66 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 | €5.37 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 | €3.09 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 | €2.97 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 | €1.92 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 | €2.03 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €17 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Lithuania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €39 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 | €17 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €64 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 | €66 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 | €1.67 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 | €5.51 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 | €581 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.19 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 | €47 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.49 | €5.64 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,896 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
Cost of living in Lithuania is 17% cheaper than in Italy
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