Cost of living in Lithuania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.02 (£4.21) | £5.80 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.61 (£2.19) | £3.35 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (£0.85) | £0.84 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.83 (£1.54) | £2.31 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.53 (£1.29) | £1.95 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.94 (£3.31) | £4.08 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.88 (£0.74) | £1.86 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.55 (£0.46) | £0.94 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (£0.94) | £1.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (£1.37) | £1.93 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (£0.57) | £0.98 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €830 (£697) | £1,895 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €499 (£419) | £1,416 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (£97) | £139 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (£558) | £1,148 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €411 (£345) | £951 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (£92) | £118 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (£11) | £23 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €294 (£247) | £320 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£76) | £81 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£7) | £6 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£8) | £11 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 47% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 (£49) | £68 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €72 (£60) | £30 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (£73) | £69 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (£94) | £74 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,447 (£14,654) | £19,748 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (£1.02) | £1.27 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£24) | £88 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.38) | £4.18 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (£32) | £87 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (£3.56) | £3.20 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.10 (£3.45) | £1.53 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (£3.07) | £3.31 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (£1.07) | £1.68 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (£2.00) | £1.46 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£12) | £13 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (£20) | £29 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (£12) | £20 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (£59) | £112 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (£40) | £58 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£6) | £9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (£2.52) | £3.01 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.35 (£2.81) | £4.68 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (£367) | £393 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.10) | £0.11 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (£33) | £36 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (£3.14) | £11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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