Cost of living in Vilnius, Lithuania

Summary of cost of living in Vilnius

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,211
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,674
  • Cost of living in Vilnius is more expensive than in 73% of cities in Eastern Europe (5 out of 15)
  • Cost of living in Vilnius is cheaper than in 64% of cities in the World (96 out of 151)
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List of prices in Vilnius
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €10
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €7
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €3.58
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.40
12 eggs, large €3.40
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €3.06
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €5.88
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €1.17
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €0.88
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.45
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €11
2 liters of coca-cola €2.35
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.20
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,472
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €854
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €245
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €780
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €535
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €130
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €11
40” flat screen tv €267
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €84
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €7
Hourly rate for cleaning help €13
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €62
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €27
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €75
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €85
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €21,210
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.54
Monthly ticket public transport €29
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €7
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €8
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €47
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €4.24
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.51
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €4.08
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.81
Tube of toothpaste €2.28
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €34
2 tickets to the movies €16
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €57
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €69
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €9
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.75
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €4.08
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €442
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.15
1 month of gym membership in business district €27
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €4.93
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 142 prices entered by 25 different people.
Latest price update: January 12, 2025

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Vilnius position in our World Ranking

the world
96th
out of 151
eastern europe
5th
out of 15

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