Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,797) | ¥1,035 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,293) | ¥817 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (¥756) | ¥618 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (¥215) | ¥237 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (¥504) | ¥335 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.35 (¥559) | ¥439 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (¥852) | ¥1,195 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (¥286) | ¥822 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.79 (¥132) | ¥509 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (¥264) | ¥312 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,588) | ¥1,267 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (¥418) | ¥276 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (¥214) | ¥293 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €939 (¥156,995) | ¥365,082 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €576 (¥96,258) | ¥197,811 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €204 (¥34,170) | ¥19,132 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €568 (¥94,945) | ¥145,654 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (¥58,512) | ¥106,059 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (¥17,363) | ¥8,349 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (¥1,983) | ¥4,448 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (¥57,673) | ¥74,559 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥13,288) | ¥25,414 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,665) | ¥1,338 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥2,139) | ¥2,815 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (¥10,046) | ¥9,315 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (¥6,030) | ¥5,103 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (¥13,897) | ¥9,892 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (¥14,371) | ¥12,189 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,391 (¥4,746,332) | ¥3,060,780 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (¥254) | ¥169 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (¥4,448) | ¥8,198 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥1,003) | ¥2,133 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (¥1,668) | ¥2,551 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (¥7,480) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (¥667) | ¥1,337 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (¥583) | ¥930 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (¥502) | ¥622 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (¥341) | ¥224 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥334) | ¥188 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (¥3,849) | ¥4,604 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (¥4,506) | ¥4,908 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,803) | ¥3,881 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (¥20,305) | ¥7,212 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (¥6,280) | ¥8,269 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,844) | ¥1,244 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.24 (¥877) | ¥547 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (¥651) | ¥674 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (¥94,371) | ¥51,659 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (¥14) | ¥52 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (¥5,288) | ¥9,530 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (¥862) | ¥613 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 503 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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