- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (¥849) | ¥1,037 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.59 (¥592) | ¥692 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.62 (¥337) | ¥436 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (¥126) | ¥203 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.87 (¥242) | ¥287 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (¥224) | ¥777 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.95 (¥509) | ¥927 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 (¥122) | ¥688 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.33 (¥42) | ¥416 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (¥138) | ¥277 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥950) | ¥1,538 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (¥214) | ¥199 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (¥89) | ¥198 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (¥103,136) | ¥223,053 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €459 (¥59,189) | ¥126,664 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (¥14,369) | ¥21,159 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €437 (¥56,251) | ¥113,754 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €309 (¥39,832) | ¥74,885 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 (¥7,438) | ¥12,611 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €8 (¥1,084) | ¥4,094 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €336 (¥43,269) | ¥55,558 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (¥11,473) | ¥16,830 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥847) | ¥693 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,129) | ¥1,849 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €66 (¥8,464) | ¥6,923 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 (¥5,397) | ¥4,304 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (¥9,195) | ¥8,395 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (¥11,833) | ¥13,972 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,698 (¥2,280,656) | ¥2,510,720 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (¥154) | ¥145 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥3,791) | ¥11,257 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥904) | ¥1,278 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.97 (¥641) | ¥1,016 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (¥3,866) | ¥3,622 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (¥515) | ¥612 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (¥458) | ¥707 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (¥514) | ¥455 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (¥170) | ¥137 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (¥347) | ¥217 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,082) | ¥2,939 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (¥2,958) | ¥4,071 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,680) | ¥3,365 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (¥4,616) | ¥14,181 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥6,184) | ¥7,768 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥887) | ¥964 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (¥327) | ¥487 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.85 (¥367) | ¥586 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (¥67,255) | ¥49,094 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (¥21) | ¥56 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (¥5,923) | ¥10,339 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.82 (¥492) | ¥468 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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