- Cost of Living
- United States
- Lithuania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 82% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €6 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €4.58 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (€4.04) | €2.51 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.79) | €0.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.83) | €1.87 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.50) | €1.93 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.52) | €4.22 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€2.96) | €0.85 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (€1.43) | €0.37 | + 285% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (€2.68) | €1.08 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.69) | €1.67 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.86) | €0.70 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in United States is 157% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,030 (€1,776) | €813 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,574 (€1,377) | €468 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€155) | €110 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (€1,387) | €414 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,121 (€981) | €295 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€108) | €65 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €9 | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (€295) | €345 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (€107) | €91 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €8 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 15% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€42) | €78 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €42 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€75) | €76 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€101) | €97 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 60% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,044 (€19,286) | €17,749 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.65) | €1.18 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €29 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 74% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €4.97 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€98) | €30 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.92) | €4.00 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (€3.08) | €3.56 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (€4.42) | €3.99 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€3.02) | €1.32 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.61) | €2.69 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €15 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 42% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€39) | €26 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €13 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (€145) | €42 | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €47 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (€4.24) | €2.45 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (€5.10) | €2.88 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€376) | €529 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (€0.23) | €0.12 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€47) | €50 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.78 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,332 prices entered by 14,670 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 79% more expensive than in Lithuania
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