Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Japan
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Lithuania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,402) | ¥1,019 | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (¥1,050) | ¥764 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (¥560) | ¥514 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (¥226) | ¥215 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.33 (¥542) | ¥319 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (¥374) | ¥625 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.80 (¥943) | ¥1,190 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (¥206) | ¥545 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (¥147) | ¥410 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (¥231) | ¥292 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,596) | ¥1,440 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (¥371) | ¥204 | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (¥154) | ¥176 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Lithuania is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 (¥233,155) | ¥221,430 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (¥131,296) | ¥111,860 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (¥30,985) | ¥20,251 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (¥120,733) | ¥190,034 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €498 (¥80,898) | ¥84,192 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (¥21,012) | ¥28,514 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €9 (¥1,538) | ¥3,357 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (¥54,492) | ¥52,125 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (¥12,237) | ¥15,714 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (¥1,856) | ¥1,018 | + 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (¥1,833) | ¥1,314 | + 40% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Lithuania is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (¥10,427) | ¥8,530 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (¥6,176) | ¥4,983 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (¥13,718) | ¥9,702 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (¥15,010) | ¥11,426 | + 31% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Lithuania is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,155 (¥4,248,611) | ¥2,882,200 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (¥245) | ¥170 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥4,773) | ¥9,799 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Lithuania is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥975) | ¥1,555 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (¥1,685) | ¥2,993 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (¥8,749) | ¥6,000 | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (¥852) | ¥1,706 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (¥569) | ¥842 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (¥730) | ¥600 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (¥276) | ¥192 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (¥406) | ¥203 | + 100% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,886) | ¥4,236 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Lithuania is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (¥6,673) | ¥5,211 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,554) | ¥3,676 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (¥9,209) | ¥4,122 | + 123% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥13,064) | ¥8,391 | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,411) | ¥961 | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (¥553) | ¥499 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (¥707) | ¥656 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €510 (¥82,777) | ¥51,754 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (¥12) | ¥52 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (¥4,450) | ¥8,705 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (¥804) | ¥564 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,044 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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