- Cost of Living
- United States
- Lithuania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 64% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €7 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €4.75 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (€3.73) | €2.56 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.74) | €0.92 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.62) | €1.73 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (€3.32) | €1.92 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.08) | €4.20 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.76) | €0.83 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (€1.39) | €0.39 | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (€2.27) | €1.10 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (€1.58) | €1.75 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (€1.75) | €0.70 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in United States is 127% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (€1,663) | €784 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,583 (€1,286) | €464 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (€140) | €126 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (€1,288) | €421 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (€901) | €304 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (€95) | €81 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €10 | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (€285) | €358 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€98) | €89 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €10 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 27% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€38) | €86 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€37) | €47 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€69) | €79 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (€96) | €103 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 47% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,088 (€17,942) | €17,808 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.57) | €1.13 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€70) | €29 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 69% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.54 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €3.96 | + 276% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€89) | €29 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.33) | €4.78 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (€2.88) | €3.83 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (€3.97) | €3.99 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (€2.68) | €1.44 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (€1.45) | €2.46 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €13 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 41% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €27 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€20) | €14 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (€137) | €46 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €44 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€3.89) | €2.53 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.70 (€4.63) | €3.03 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€349) | €536 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (€0.47) | €0.12 | + 288% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€43) | €53 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | €3.69 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,277 prices entered by 14,494 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 64% more expensive than in Lithuania
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