- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (¥813) | ¥1,052 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.62 (¥592) | ¥670 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.38 (¥305) | ¥478 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (¥120) | ¥207 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.79 (¥229) | ¥310 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 (¥250) | ¥815 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (¥530) | ¥1,014 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.80 (¥102) | ¥749 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.36 (¥46) | ¥431 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (¥141) | ¥291 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥887) | ¥1,703 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 (¥214) | ¥199 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (¥87) | ¥208 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €796 (¥101,956) | ¥236,601 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €464 (¥59,407) | ¥141,401 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (¥16,180) | ¥18,611 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €421 (¥53,939) | ¥129,819 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €304 (¥38,877) | ¥88,209 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €68 (¥8,701) | ¥13,050 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €9 (¥1,213) | ¥4,177 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €358 (¥45,897) | ¥59,797 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (¥11,452) | ¥18,392 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥863) | ¥848 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,221) | ¥2,575 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (¥9,530) | ¥7,691 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (¥5,665) | ¥4,244 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥10,175) | ¥8,631 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (¥13,405) | ¥13,887 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,806 (¥2,279,743) | ¥2,413,730 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (¥146) | ¥137 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥3,749) | ¥10,169 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥898) | ¥1,229 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.18 (¥663) | ¥998 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (¥4,106) | ¥4,043 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (¥512) | ¥491 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (¥455) | ¥659 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (¥511) | ¥499 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (¥178) | ¥124 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (¥299) | ¥248 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (¥1,718) | ¥3,314 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (¥3,449) | ¥4,543 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,691) | ¥3,386 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (¥5,329) | ¥10,226 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (¥5,796) | ¥7,804 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥967) | ¥918 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (¥313) | ¥479 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.03 (¥388) | ¥573 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €536 (¥68,679) | ¥53,237 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥15) | ¥49 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (¥6,749) | ¥11,808 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.69 (¥472) | ¥546 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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