Cost of living in Lithuania compared to United States
Currency:
| 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 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.61 ($5.61) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 ($4.54) | $4.26 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 ($1.08) | $0.88 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.46 ($1.78) | $2.88 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.11 ($1.35) | $4.18 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.29 ($4.00) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.96 ($1.17) | $3.44 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.58 ($0.70) | $1.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 ($1.26) | $3.11 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.47 ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 ($2.02) | $1.99 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 ($0.70) | $2.18 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €646 ($786) | $2,194 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €472 ($574) | $1,577 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 ($265) | $179 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €538 ($655) | $1,546 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €454 ($553) | $1,143 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 ($256) | $113 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 ($14) | $52 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €935 ($1,138) | $269 | + 323% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 ($730) | $127 | + 475% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 52% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 ($109) | $47 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 ($55) | $43 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 ($79) | $86 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 ($213) | $107 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,370 ($28,426) | $23,518 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 ($1.39) | $0.66 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 ($34) | $73 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($15) | $16 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($66) | $111 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 ($5.15) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 ($5.54) | $3.45 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 ($4.44) | $4.86 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 ($1.42) | $3.66 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 ($2.31) | $1.81 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $22 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 ($25) | $47 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($16) | $25 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 ($83) | $200 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 ($84) | $78 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 ($4.26) | $4.93 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 ($4.01) | $5.66 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 ($607) | $427 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.21) | $0.25 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €23 ($27) | $49 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.89 ($4.73) | $8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 31% cheaper than in United States
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