Cost of living in Lithuania compared to United States
Currency:
Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Lithuania is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($9) | $19 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($7) | $10 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.55 ($3.78) | $5.76 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.36) | $1.08 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.28 ($2.43) | $4.97 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 ($2.45) | $4.66 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 ($5.90) | $7 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.93 ($0.99) | $4.56 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.79 ($0.85) | $2.37 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 ($1.47) | $3.48 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 ($2.46) | $2.91 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 ($0.97) | $2.86 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Lithuania is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,467 ($1,565) | $2,763 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €718 ($766) | $2,113 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €239 ($255) | $223 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €673 ($718) | $1,936 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €471 ($503) | $1,468 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 ($124) | $151 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 ($14) | $61 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | €214 ($229) | $292 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €155 ($166) | $142 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 ($20) | $32 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Lithuania is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €54 ($58) | $56 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 ($29) | $48 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($94) | $95 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 ($122) | $125 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Lithuania is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €8,000 ($8,537) | $27,558 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 ($1.70) | $1.03 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 ($32) | $80 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Lithuania is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 ($6) | $9 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $24 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 ($52) | $154 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 ($5.60) | $9 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.00) | $4.89 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.14 ($5.48) | $7 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 ($1.81) | $4.91 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 ($2.67) | $2.20 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($16) | $29 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Lithuania is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Lithuania | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($29) | $57 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($16) | $28 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 ($69) | $234 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 ($59) | $94 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 ($3.28) | $5.52 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.13 ($4.41) | $7 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €589 ($628) | $549 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 ($37) | $58 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 ($4.93) | $10 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 48% cheaper than in United States
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