Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Lithuania is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (¥1,209) | ¥1,025 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (¥962) | ¥723 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 (¥550) | ¥519 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (¥208) | ¥197 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.88 (¥431) | ¥316 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.96 (¥443) | ¥629 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.47 (¥818) | ¥962 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (¥191) | ¥902 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.68 (¥101) | ¥574 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.48 (¥222) | ¥285 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (¥1,708) | ¥1,208 | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (¥295) | ¥184 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (¥125) | ¥206 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Lithuania is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,483 (¥221,696) | ¥326,267 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €869 (¥129,858) | ¥171,772 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (¥27,984) | ¥28,488 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €711 (¥106,321) | ¥157,603 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €484 (¥72,325) | ¥82,713 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (¥17,295) | ¥24,082 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (¥2,245) | ¥4,699 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | €250 (¥37,366) | ¥47,482 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €188 (¥28,141) | ¥32,093 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.66 (¥696) | ¥1,313 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €26 (¥3,948) | ¥1,878 | + 110% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Lithuania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (¥8,968) | ¥6,136 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (¥3,844) | ¥5,199 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (¥13,597) | ¥8,989 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (¥17,936) | ¥13,588 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Lithuania is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,592 (¥3,227,182) | ¥2,700,660 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (¥258) | ¥165 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥4,334) | ¥10,143 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Lithuania is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥996) | ¥2,497 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,196) | ¥1,967 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (¥8,468) | ¥5,380 | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (¥837) | ¥650 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥560) | ¥938 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.33 (¥796) | ¥702 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (¥224) | ¥218 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (¥399) | ¥216 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,703) | ¥3,927 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Lithuania is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Lithuania | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (¥4,755) | ¥4,141 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥2,005) | ¥3,600 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (¥11,513) | ¥4,000 | + 188% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (¥8,965) | ¥5,993 | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,342) | ¥984 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (¥482) | ¥472 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.22 (¥630) | ¥575 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €522 (¥78,013) | ¥101,122 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (¥25) | ¥52 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (¥6,188) | ¥9,280 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.06 (¥756) | ¥592 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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