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 | €8 (¥929) | ¥1,041 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.02 (¥602) | ¥713 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.61 (¥314) | ¥467 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (¥121) | ¥215 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.83 (¥220) | ¥287 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.53 (¥184) | ¥484 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.94 (¥474) | ¥1,246 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.88 (¥105) | ¥610 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.55 (¥66) | ¥381 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (¥134) | ¥267 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,003) | ¥1,801 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (¥195) | ¥223 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (¥82) | ¥242 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €830 (¥99,669) | ¥197,391 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €499 (¥59,950) | ¥112,128 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (¥13,908) | ¥15,296 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (¥79,741) | ¥119,023 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €411 (¥49,332) | ¥92,673 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (¥13,181) | ¥11,742 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (¥1,578) | ¥3,714 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €294 (¥35,340) | ¥37,069 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (¥10,869) | ¥10,892 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,033) | ¥749 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,141) | ¥1,906 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 (¥7,024) | ¥6,528 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €72 (¥8,629) | ¥4,644 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (¥10,493) | ¥7,956 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (¥13,458) | ¥13,013 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,447 (¥2,094,716) | ¥2,936,380 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (¥145) | ¥143 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥3,473) | ¥9,633 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (¥769) | ¥1,406 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,016) | ¥929 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (¥4,645) | ¥8,740 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (¥509) | ¥554 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.10 (¥493) | ¥669 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (¥439) | ¥525 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (¥153) | ¥218 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (¥285) | ¥251 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (¥1,785) | ¥2,654 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (¥2,853) | ¥3,633 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,681) | ¥3,165 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (¥8,454) | ¥15,347 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (¥5,672) | ¥6,734 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥921) | ¥809 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (¥360) | ¥511 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.35 (¥402) | ¥509 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (¥52,462) | ¥47,454 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (¥14) | ¥26 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (¥4,688) | ¥8,766 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (¥448) | ¥477 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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