Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (¥1,001) | ¥981 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.61 (¥599) | ¥697 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (¥485) | ¥420 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (¥115) | ¥206 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.46 (¥190) | ¥251 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.11 (¥144) | ¥644 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.29 (¥427) | ¥956 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.96 (¥125) | ¥747 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.58 (¥75) | ¥385 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (¥134) | ¥300 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.47 (¥710) | ¥1,441 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (¥216) | ¥178 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 (¥75) | ¥230 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €689 (¥89,466) | ¥299,320 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €472 (¥61,315) | ¥165,675 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 (¥28,351) | ¥22,839 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €538 (¥69,910) | ¥150,152 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €454 (¥59,001) | ¥78,123 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (¥27,296) | ¥11,902 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (¥1,543) | ¥4,130 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €935 (¥121,481) | ¥70,060 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (¥77,934) | ¥12,705 | + 513% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,039) | ¥794 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥962) | ¥2,406 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (¥11,593) | ¥7,319 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (¥5,892) | ¥4,417 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (¥8,424) | ¥8,375 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 (¥22,731) | ¥13,139 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,370 (¥3,035,523) | ¥2,627,120 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (¥149) | ¥135 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (¥3,586) | ¥10,436 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥909) | ¥1,148 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (¥1,609) | ¥1,229 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (¥7,074) | ¥5,176 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (¥550) | ¥803 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (¥592) | ¥611 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (¥474) | ¥617 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (¥152) | ¥174 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (¥246) | ¥258 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,299) | ¥3,479 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (¥2,681) | ¥3,820 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,754) | ¥3,638 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (¥8,854) | ¥16,372 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (¥8,952) | ¥6,169 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥909) | ¥1,131 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥455) | ¥435 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (¥428) | ¥550 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (¥64,815) | ¥55,862 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (¥14) | ¥53 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €23 (¥2,933) | ¥9,625 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.89 (¥505) | ¥530 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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