- 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) | €4.59 ($5.19) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.62 ($2.96) | $4.57 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 ($1.10) | $0.89 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.87 ($2.12) | $3.17 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 ($1.96) | $4.04 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.95 ($4.47) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 ($1.07) | $3.34 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.33 ($0.37) | $1.60 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 ($1.21) | $3.35 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 ($1.88) | $1.92 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 ($0.78) | $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 | €800 ($905) | $2,039 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €459 ($519) | $1,572 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 ($126) | $178 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €437 ($494) | $1,574 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €309 ($350) | $1,125 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 ($65) | $123 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €8 ($10) | $48 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €336 ($380) | $334 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($101) | $118 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $22 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €66 ($74) | $47 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 ($47) | $45 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 ($81) | $85 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($104) | $115 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,698 ($20,017) | $22,270 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 ($1.35) | $0.77 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($33) | $85 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.97 ($5.62) | $19 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 ($34) | $111 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 ($4.52) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 ($4.02) | $3.51 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 ($4.51) | $5.08 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 ($1.49) | $3.45 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 ($3.04) | $1.86 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($18) | $20 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 ($26) | $44 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($15) | $25 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 ($41) | $173 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($54) | $79 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 ($2.87) | $4.88 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.85 ($3.22) | $5.87 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 ($590) | $427 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 ($0.18) | $0.34 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($52) | $54 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.82 ($4.32) | $8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 45% cheaper than in United States
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