- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lithuania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.77 ($5.42) | $8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.57 ($2.92) | $4.53 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 ($1.15) | $0.89 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.88 ($2.14) | $3.20 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 ($1.91) | $3.97 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.12 ($4.68) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.99 ($1.12) | $3.32 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.37 ($0.42) | $1.61 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 ($1.27) | $3.66 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 ($1.84) | $1.92 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 ($0.79) | $2.13 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €834 ($947) | $2,048 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €443 ($503) | $1,575 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 ($130) | $177 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €431 ($489) | $1,586 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 ($360) | $1,130 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €62 ($70) | $119 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €8 ($9) | $48 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €362 ($411) | $328 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 ($115) | $120 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 ($7) | $23 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 ($83) | $47 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 ($43) | $45 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($90) | $85 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 ($93) | $115 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,970 ($19,269) | $22,413 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 ($1.39) | $0.78 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($33) | $85 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.93 ($5.60) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.06 ($4.61) | $19 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 ($34) | $110 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.61 ($5.23) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 ($3.02) | $3.48 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.26) | $5.17 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 ($1.53) | $3.49 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 ($2.14) | $1.87 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($21) | $21 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($25) | $45 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 ($40) | $174 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 ($56) | $79 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 ($2.71) | $4.90 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.88 ($3.27) | $5.95 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 ($597) | $423 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.14) | $0.36 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($46) | $53 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 ($4.23) | $8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 46% cheaper than in United States
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