Cost of living in Lithuania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.88 (£4.19) | £5.86 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (£3.09) | £3.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (£0.75) | £0.82 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.79 (£1.54) | £2.48 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (£1.45) | £1.93 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.91 (£3.35) | £4.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.88 (£0.75) | £1.95 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (£0.55) | £0.79 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (£0.88) | £1.68 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (£1.54) | £1.95 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (£0.66) | £0.91 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €689 (£591) | £1,792 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €472 (£405) | £1,080 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 (£187) | £145 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €538 (£462) | £1,121 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €454 (£390) | £1,034 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (£180) | £100 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (£10) | £22 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €935 (£803) | £318 | + 152% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (£515) | £73 | + 606% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £12 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (£77) | £69 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (£39) | £33 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (£56) | £77 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 (£150) | £75 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,675 (£19,457) | £20,042 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (£0.98) | £1.15 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (£24) | £86 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.27 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£11) | £9 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (£44) | £82 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (£3.64) | £3.51 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (£3.91) | £1.58 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (£3.13) | £3.20 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (£1.00) | £1.88 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (£1.63) | £1.43 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £13 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (£19) | £30 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £19 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (£58) | £135 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (£48) | £57 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 (£2.50) | £3.29 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.60 (£3.09) | £4.60 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (£375) | £428 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.10) | £0.30 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (£26) | £34 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (£3.20) | £12 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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