Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (¥994) | ¥941 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.61 (¥595) | ¥695 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (¥464) | ¥426 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (¥113) | ¥203 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.79 (¥231) | ¥244 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (¥217) | ¥653 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.91 (¥504) | ¥888 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.88 (¥113) | ¥792 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (¥83) | ¥389 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (¥132) | ¥306 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,134) | ¥1,351 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (¥232) | ¥185 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (¥99) | ¥246 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €689 (¥88,864) | ¥295,978 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €472 (¥60,902) | ¥169,167 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 (¥28,160) | ¥25,258 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €538 (¥69,440) | ¥144,655 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €454 (¥58,604) | ¥80,593 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (¥27,112) | ¥13,235 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (¥1,533) | ¥4,060 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €935 (¥120,664) | ¥55,604 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (¥77,410) | ¥10,692 | + 624% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,032) | ¥778 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,224) | ¥2,599 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (¥11,515) | ¥6,849 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (¥5,852) | ¥4,780 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (¥8,367) | ¥8,249 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 (¥22,578) | ¥12,511 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,675 (¥2,925,441) | ¥2,585,890 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (¥148) | ¥135 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (¥3,612) | ¥10,445 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥903) | ¥1,225 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (¥1,597) | ¥1,626 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (¥6,563) | ¥6,148 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (¥547) | ¥812 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (¥588) | ¥655 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (¥471) | ¥501 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (¥151) | ¥170 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (¥245) | ¥229 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,489) | ¥2,983 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (¥2,930) | ¥3,633 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,706) | ¥3,657 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (¥8,795) | ¥12,969 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (¥7,256) | ¥6,422 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥929) | ¥1,122 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 (¥376) | ¥445 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.60 (¥465) | ¥556 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (¥56,375) | ¥52,544 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥15) | ¥40 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (¥3,852) | ¥9,497 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (¥482) | ¥525 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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