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Cost of living in United States compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 87% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €6 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €4.75 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (€3.97) | €2.59 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.77) | €1.02 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (€2.83) | €1.97 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (€3.46) | €1.71 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.51) | €4.06 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (€2.95) | €1.09 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.41) | €0.41 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.70 (€3.26) | €1.12 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.69) | €1.61 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.90) | €0.69 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in United States is 146% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (€1,803) | €840 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,552 (€1,367) | €434 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€156) | €119 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,534 (€1,352) | €440 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,101 (€970) | €319 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (€104) | €66 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €8 | + 448% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (€284) | €342 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€105) | €112 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €7 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €65 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€39) | €38 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€75) | €78 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (€100) | €82 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 65% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,309 (€19,657) | €16,523 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.68) | €1.23 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €29 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 85% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €4.93 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €4.06 | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€98) | €30 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.98) | €4.61 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (€3.04) | €2.66 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (€4.52) | €3.75 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (€3.06) | €1.34 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.63) | €1.89 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €18 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 49% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€40) | €23 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €13 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (€150) | €50 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€69) | €48 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (€4.33) | €2.45 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (€5.20) | €2.90 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (€371) | €526 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (€0.26) | €0.12 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€46) | €39 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.75 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 81% more expensive than in Lithuania
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