- 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 | €6 (¥858) | ¥1,066 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.61 (¥611) | ¥676 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.68 (¥355) | ¥497 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (¥127) | ¥203 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (¥250) | ¥297 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (¥244) | ¥791 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 (¥570) | ¥924 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 (¥126) | ¥748 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.36 (¥48) | ¥429 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (¥143) | ¥281 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,036) | ¥1,661 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 (¥222) | ¥195 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (¥95) | ¥199 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €820 (¥108,736) | ¥217,864 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €482 (¥63,886) | ¥136,533 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (¥13,756) | ¥19,622 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €413 (¥54,745) | ¥113,659 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €309 (¥40,982) | ¥71,360 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €61 (¥8,109) | ¥12,437 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €9 (¥1,145) | ¥4,275 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €321 (¥42,596) | ¥57,256 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥11,981) | ¥15,779 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥894) | ¥735 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥1,099) | ¥2,185 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (¥10,280) | ¥8,366 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (¥5,482) | ¥4,467 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (¥9,476) | ¥7,902 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (¥12,248) | ¥14,620 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,650 (¥2,339,093) | ¥2,517,540 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (¥158) | ¥140 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥3,889) | ¥10,332 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥929) | ¥1,278 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.97 (¥659) | ¥1,019 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (¥3,976) | ¥3,956 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (¥530) | ¥567 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (¥471) | ¥681 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (¥529) | ¥495 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (¥175) | ¥133 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (¥356) | ¥261 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,141) | ¥3,143 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (¥3,242) | ¥4,305 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,766) | ¥3,413 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (¥5,511) | ¥14,181 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥6,426) | ¥8,033 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥912) | ¥968 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.49 (¥331) | ¥479 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.84 (¥377) | ¥594 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €525 (¥69,625) | ¥52,524 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (¥27) | ¥62 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (¥5,953) | ¥10,702 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.78 (¥501) | ¥468 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,106 prices entered by 497 different people.
Cost of living in Lithuania is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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