- Cost of Living
- United States
- Lithuania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 85% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €6 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €4.63 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (€3.98) | €2.35 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.78) | €0.93 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (€2.80) | €1.75 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (€3.46) | €1.91 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.39) | €4.00 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (€2.92) | €0.80 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (€1.44) | €0.35 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (€2.53) | €1.09 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.67) | €1.66 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.84) | €0.64 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in United States is 142% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,027 (€1,747) | €796 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (€1,346) | €464 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (€150) | €126 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (€1,350) | €421 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (€955) | €304 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (€104) | €68 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €9 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (€298) | €358 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (€105) | €89 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €10 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 18% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €74 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€38) | €44 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€74) | €79 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€101) | €105 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 58% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,050 (€19,009) | €17,806 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (€0.62) | €1.14 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (€75) | €29 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 71% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.39 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €3.96 | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€95) | €33 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.71) | €4.24 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (€3.06) | €3.83 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (€4.39) | €3.99 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (€2.93) | €1.44 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.58) | €2.46 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€18) | €13 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 36% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €27 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (€144) | €46 | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€68) | €45 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€4.12) | €2.53 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€4.92) | €3.03 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€370) | €536 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (€0.24) | €0.12 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €53 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.70 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 74% more expensive than in Lithuania
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