- 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 (¥811) | ¥1,006 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.77 (¥593) | ¥711 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.57 (¥319) | ¥445 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (¥125) | ¥198 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 (¥234) | ¥270 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (¥208) | ¥689 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.12 (¥511) | ¥889 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.99 (¥122) | ¥637 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.37 (¥46) | ¥430 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (¥139) | ¥262 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥920) | ¥1,549 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 (¥201) | ¥212 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (¥86) | ¥195 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €834 (¥103,553) | ¥242,113 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €443 (¥54,978) | ¥121,422 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (¥14,243) | ¥21,895 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €431 (¥53,452) | ¥116,929 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 (¥39,310) | ¥79,022 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €62 (¥7,644) | ¥12,611 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €8 (¥954) | ¥4,156 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €362 (¥44,891) | ¥55,558 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (¥12,541) | ¥16,830 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥908) | ¥693 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥795) | ¥1,827 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (¥9,067) | ¥7,207 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (¥4,703) | ¥4,012 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥9,850) | ¥8,544 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (¥10,176) | ¥15,007 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,970 (¥2,106,468) | ¥2,657,440 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (¥152) | ¥147 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥3,649) | ¥11,877 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.93 (¥612) | ¥1,278 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.06 (¥504) | ¥1,016 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (¥3,724) | ¥4,123 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.61 (¥572) | ¥630 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (¥331) | ¥711 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (¥465) | ¥484 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (¥167) | ¥145 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (¥234) | ¥213 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,279) | ¥2,946 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (¥2,765) | ¥4,119 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,625) | ¥3,373 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (¥4,326) | ¥12,005 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (¥6,172) | ¥8,157 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥894) | ¥903 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (¥296) | ¥498 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.88 (¥357) | ¥551 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 (¥65,315) | ¥49,094 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥15) | ¥56 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥4,983) | ¥10,056 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (¥463) | ¥474 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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