- Cost of Living
- United States
- Lithuania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 86% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €4.71 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (€3.99) | €2.60 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.79) | €1.01 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (€2.79) | €1.84 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (€3.53) | €1.65 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.55) | €4.05 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (€2.93) | €0.99 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.41) | €0.36 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (€3.03) | €1.08 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (€1.68) | €1.69 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.88) | €0.70 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in United States is 160% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,042 (€1,799) | €819 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,581 (€1,392) | €455 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€156) | €117 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (€1,397) | €413 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (€994) | €309 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (€107) | €61 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €8 | + 448% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (€294) | €385 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€104) | €115 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €5.01 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €7 | + 200% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €73 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €40 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€101) | €86 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 62% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,337 (€19,672) | €17,717 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.68) | €1.22 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €29 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 88% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €4.93 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €4.06 | + 301% | |
| 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.) | $3.51 (€3.09) | €2.66 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (€4.50) | €3.75 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (€3.05) | €1.34 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.63) | €1.89 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €18 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 56% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €22 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €13 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€153) | €35 | + 338% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€70) | €50 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (€4.28) | €2.43 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.87 (€5.17) | €2.84 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (€374) | €516 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.30) | €0.12 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€47) | €39 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.68 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 85% more expensive than in Lithuania
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