Cost of living in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 80% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 68% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (46 lei) | 32 lei | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.96 (29 lei) | 18 lei | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.41 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (7 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.63 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (12 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 172% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (25 lei) | 14 lei | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (6 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.67 (3.30 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (6 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (49 lei) | 25 lei | + 98% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (9 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (4.18 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 149% | |
Housing | + 179% | |||
Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 179% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,478 (7,236 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 225% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €772 (3,781 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 148% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (812 lei) | 390 lei | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €915 (4,479 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €483 (2,366 lei) | 914 lei | + 159% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €136 (667 lei) | 253 lei | + 164% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (110 lei) | 32 lei | + 242% | |
40” flat screen tv | €380 (1,862 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (424 lei) | 330 lei | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (40 lei) | 30 lei | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (77 lei) | 23 lei | + 235% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 61% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (375 lei) | 261 lei | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (196 lei) | 131 lei | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (477 lei) | 270 lei | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (651 lei) | 251 lei | + 159% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 47% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,265 (89,411 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (8 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (138 lei) | 74 lei | + 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (38 lei) | 21 lei | + 83% | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 63% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (34 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (36 lei) | 28 lei | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (237 lei) | 84 lei | + 183% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.46 (27 lei) | 20 lei | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.08 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.81 (24 lei) | 15 lei | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (7 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (98 lei) | 16 lei | + 525% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 52% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (136 lei) | 69 lei | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (65 lei) | 43 lei | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (334 lei) | 166 lei | + 101% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (323 lei) | 135 lei | + 140% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (35 lei) | 21 lei | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (16 lei) | 9 lei | + 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (19 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 255% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €446 (2,185 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.73 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (232 lei) | 121 lei | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.04 (20 lei) | 16 lei | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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