Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,202) | ¥1,145 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.63 (¥756) | ¥719 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.04 (¥408) | ¥437 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (¥160) | ¥211 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 (¥277) | ¥282 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (¥255) | ¥815 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.23 (¥568) | ¥951 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.11 (¥149) | ¥984 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (¥63) | ¥421 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (¥178) | ¥268 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,291) | ¥1,770 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (¥282) | ¥217 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (¥112) | ¥225 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (¥146,263) | ¥194,768 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €867 (¥116,447) | ¥126,641 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €59 (¥7,964) | ¥21,178 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €881 (¥118,346) | ¥142,258 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (¥107,468) | ¥80,836 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,643 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (¥2,015) | ¥3,988 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥59,521 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (¥20,150) | ¥17,809 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥665 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥821) | ¥2,700 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (¥11,989) | ¥7,941 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (¥3,526) | ¥4,162 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (¥8,712) | ¥7,471 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 (¥23,509) | ¥15,388 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,592 (¥2,900,537) | ¥2,576,380 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (¥224) | ¥161 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (¥3,807) | ¥16,725 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (¥403) | ¥1,370 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (¥1,664) | ¥1,955 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (¥7,316) | ¥3,523 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (¥569) | ¥2,205 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (¥612) | ¥648 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (¥491) | ¥409 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (¥157) | ¥143 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.25 (¥168) | ¥184 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (¥2,488) | ¥3,583 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (¥3,676) | ¥4,280 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (¥1,597) | ¥3,593 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥6,717) | ¥20,657 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (¥7,203) | ¥6,242 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (¥864) | ¥1,034 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥470) | ¥533 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (¥537) | ¥526 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (¥67,033) | ¥58,872 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (¥23) | ¥41 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €23 (¥3,033) | ¥11,178 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.05 (¥545) | ¥554 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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