Cost of living in Lithuania compared to United States
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($9) | $17 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.63 ($5.86) | $9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.04 ($3.16) | $5.08 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 ($1.24) | $0.99 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 ($2.15) | $3.31 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 ($1.98) | $4.41 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.23 ($4.40) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.11 ($1.15) | $3.92 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 ($0.49) | $1.95 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 ($1.38) | $3.35 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($10) | $16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 ($2.18) | $2.25 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 ($0.87) | $2.49 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 ($1,134) | $2,528 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €867 ($902) | $1,959 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €59 ($62) | $202 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €881 ($917) | $1,772 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 ($833) | $1,345 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $138 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 ($16) | $57 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $302 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($156) | $136 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 ($6) | $26 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 ($93) | $51 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 ($27) | $47 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 ($68) | $92 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 ($182) | $119 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,592 ($22,479) | $25,234 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 ($1.69) | $1.05 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 ($30) | $76 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 ($3.12) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($13) | $19 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($57) | $125 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 ($4.41) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 ($4.74) | $4.16 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 ($3.80) | $5.52 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 ($1.21) | $4.19 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.25 ($1.30) | $2.05 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($19) | $25 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($28) | $49 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($12) | $26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($52) | $192 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 ($56) | $83 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($7) | $13 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 ($3.64) | $5.17 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 ($4.16) | $6 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 ($519) | $495 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.18) | $0.17 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €23 ($24) | $54 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.05 ($4.22) | $9 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 44% cheaper than in United States
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