Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (руб 610) | руб 407 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.86 (руб 379) | руб 265 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.77 (руб 216) | руб 148 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (руб 73) | руб 67 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.95 (руб 152) | руб 88 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (руб 121) | руб 147 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.84 (руб 299) | руб 324 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.83 (руб 64) | руб 98 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.59 (руб 46) | руб 34 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (руб 85) | руб 64 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 620) | руб 591 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (руб 125) | руб 102 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (руб 53) | руб 32 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €782 (руб 60,989) | руб 71,169 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €448 (руб 34,952) | руб 39,385 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (руб 9,029) | руб 6,163 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €541 (руб 42,146) | руб 40,928 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €422 (руб 32,855) | руб 24,350 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (руб 13,658) | руб 4,247 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (руб 929) | руб 417 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €294 (руб 22,943) | руб 26,540 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (руб 7,056) | руб 6,255 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (руб 671) | руб 462 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (руб 739) | руб 628 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (руб 5,868) | руб 5,495 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (руб 3,535) | руб 2,590 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (руб 5,562) | руб 5,941 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (руб 8,737) | руб 6,606 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,447 (руб 1,359,918) | руб 1,358,270 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (руб 94) | руб 46 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (руб 2,254) | руб 1,848 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (руб 499) | руб 449 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (руб 660) | руб 578 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (руб 3,016) | руб 1,374 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (руб 330) | руб 313 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (руб 273) | руб 167 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (руб 285) | руб 227 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.21 (руб 95) | руб 82 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (руб 185) | руб 99 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (руб 1,097) | руб 570 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (руб 1,722) | руб 1,511 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (руб 1,103) | руб 597 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (руб 5,488) | руб 5,681 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (руб 3,683) | руб 3,689 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (руб 561) | руб 394 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 (руб 227) | руб 200 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 (руб 293) | руб 215 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (руб 34,059) | руб 31,375 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (руб 9) | руб 2.24 | + 302% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (руб 2,951) | руб 3,654 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.61 (руб 282) | руб 155 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 23% more expensive than in Russia
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