Cost of living in Lithuania compared to United States
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.86 ($5.47) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.77 ($3.12) | $4.33 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 ($1.05) | $0.88 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.95 ($2.19) | $2.97 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 ($1.75) | $3.99 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.84 ($4.32) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.83 ($0.93) | $3.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.59 ($0.67) | $1.77 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 ($1.23) | $3.16 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 ($1.81) | $1.94 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 ($0.77) | $2.02 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €782 ($880) | $2,270 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €448 ($504) | $1,626 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 ($130) | $177 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €541 ($608) | $1,624 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €422 ($474) | $1,155 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 ($197) | $108 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 ($13) | $47 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €294 ($331) | $296 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($102) | $118 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $22 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 21% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($85) | $49 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 ($51) | $45 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 ($80) | $86 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($126) | $112 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,447 ($19,622) | $23,027 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 ($1.35) | $0.75 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($33) | $80 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 ($44) | $110 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 ($4.77) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 ($3.94) | $3.54 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 ($4.11) | $5.10 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.21 ($1.37) | $3.56 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 ($2.67) | $1.84 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($16) | $21 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($25) | $45 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($16) | $24 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 ($79) | $222 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 ($53) | $74 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 ($3.28) | $4.83 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 ($4.22) | $5.81 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 ($491) | $396 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.13) | $0.19 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($43) | $52 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.61 ($4.06) | $8 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 41% cheaper than in United States
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