Cost of living in Lithuania compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Lithuania is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£7) | £13 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.54) | £8 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (£2.95) | £4.26 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (£1.19) | £1.20 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.33 (£2.85) | £3.63 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (£1.97) | £2.28 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.80 (£4.97) | £5.34 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (£1.09) | £2.13 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (£0.77) | £0.89 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (£1.22) | £1.97 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£8) | £10 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (£1.96) | £2.36 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (£0.81) | £1.04 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Lithuania is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 (£1,229) | £1,997 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (£692) | £1,637 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (£163) | £229 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (£636) | £1,818 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €498 (£426) | £1,060 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (£111) | £190 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €9 (£8) | £26 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (£287) | £324 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (£64) | £83 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (£10) | £7 | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £16 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Lithuania is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (£55) | £73 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (£33) | £32 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (£72) | £81 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (£79) | £83 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Lithuania is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,155 (£22,391) | £25,126 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (£1.29) | £1.44 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£25) | £85 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Lithuania is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (£5.14) | £5.04 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £8 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (£46) | £74 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (£4.49) | £4.77 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (£3.00) | £1.97 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (£3.85) | £3.78 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (£1.45) | £2.39 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (£2.14) | £1.77 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£15) | £14 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (£35) | £40 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£13) | £19 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (£49) | £124 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (£69) | £69 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£7) | £11 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (£2.92) | £3.71 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (£3.72) | £5.75 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €510 (£436) | £537 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (£0.06) | £0.28 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (£23) | £35 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (£4.24) | £14 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,223 prices entered by 684 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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