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 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.55) | £8 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (£2.96) | £4.35 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (£1.20) | £1.17 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.26 (£2.80) | £3.63 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (£1.98) | £2.26 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.80 (£4.98) | £5.16 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (£1.10) | £2.15 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (£0.77) | £0.90 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (£1.22) | £2.16 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£8) | £10 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (£1.96) | £2.37 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (£0.81) | £1.05 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Lithuania is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,435 (£1,231) | £1,965 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (£693) | £1,627 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (£164) | £239 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (£638) | £1,786 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €498 (£427) | £1,133 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (£111) | £201 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €9 (£8) | £26 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (£288) | £350 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (£65) | £87 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (£10) | £6 | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £16 | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Lithuania is 9% 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 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (£72) | £80 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (£79) | £78 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Lithuania is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,155 (£22,440) | £25,779 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (£1.30) | £1.46 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£25) | £87 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Lithuania is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (£5.15) | £4.75 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (£39) | £75 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (£4.50) | £4.58 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (£3.01) | £2.02 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (£3.86) | £4.11 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (£1.46) | £2.36 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (£2.14) | £1.77 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £15 | + 16% | |
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) | £20 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (£49) | £133 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (£69) | £67 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£7) | £11 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (£2.92) | £3.80 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (£3.73) | £5.68 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €510 (£437) | £521 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (£0.07) | £0.28 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (£24) | £35 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (£4.25) | £13 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,257 prices entered by 694 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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