- Cost of Living
- United States
- Lithuania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 79% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €4.57 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (€3.94) | €2.72 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.77) | €0.96 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (€2.76) | €1.87 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.45) | €1.83 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.42) | €4.23 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (€2.90) | €0.93 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (€1.39) | €0.36 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (€2.78) | €1.07 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.66) | €1.70 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.83) | €0.74 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in United States is 148% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,033 (€1,755) | €827 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,561 (€1,347) | €471 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€153) | €112 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (€1,357) | €437 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,116 (€963) | €309 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€106) | €58 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €8 | + 391% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (€290) | €336 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€103) | €89 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €9 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €66 | - 38% | |
| 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) | $85 (€73) | €71 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€99) | €92 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 59% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,259 (€19,214) | €17,541 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.65) | €1.20 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€73) | €29 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 73% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €4.97 | + 230% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (€98) | €30 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.85) | €4.00 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (€3.02) | €3.56 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (€4.35) | €3.99 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (€2.95) | €1.32 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.59) | €2.69 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €16 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 48% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €23 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (€148) | €36 | + 313% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€68) | €48 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (€4.17) | €2.54 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (€5.04) | €2.85 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€370) | €522 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (€0.28) | €0.12 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €46 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.82 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 77% more expensive than in Lithuania
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