Cost of living in United States compared to Lithuania
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 54% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €4.88 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (€3.47) | €3.60 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.73) | €0.88 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (€2.41) | €1.79 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (€3.35) | €1.68 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.18) | €3.91 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (€2.70) | €0.88 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (€1.37) | €0.64 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (€2.61) | €1.02 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€11) | €9 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.62) | €1.80 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (€1.65) | €0.77 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in United States is 60% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,193 (€1,801) | €689 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,541 (€1,266) | €472 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€146) | €218 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,528 (€1,255) | €538 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,110 (€912) | €454 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (€89) | €210 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (€40) | €12 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€223) | €935 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (€104) | €600 | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€18) | €9 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 34% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €89 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€35) | €45 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€71) | €65 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (€89) | €175 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 32% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,483 (€19,289) | €22,675 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.15 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (€62) | €28 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 21% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.96) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€12) | €12 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€91) | €51 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.47) | €4.24 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (€2.78) | €4.56 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (€4.05) | €3.65 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (€2.97) | €1.17 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.49) | €1.90 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €12 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 57% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €23 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (€174) | €68 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €56 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (€4.08) | €2.92 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (€4.71) | €3.60 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $411 (€337) | €437 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.49 (€0.41) | €0.12 | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€40) | €30 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.73 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 43% more expensive than in Lithuania
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