Cost of living in Lithuania compared to Hungary
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Lithuania is 22% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Lithuania | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (3,881 Ft) | 3,822 Ft | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,152 Ft) | 2,884 Ft | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (1,517 Ft) | 1,088 Ft | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (590 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.16 (1,289 Ft) | 1,118 Ft | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.24 (1,320 Ft) | 971 Ft | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (2,428 Ft) | 2,824 Ft | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.52 (619 Ft) | 655 Ft | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (357 Ft) | 469 Ft | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (613 Ft) | 356 Ft | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (4,386 Ft) | 2,095 Ft | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.54 (1,034 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (433 Ft) | 325 Ft | + 33% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Lithuania is 28% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Lithuania | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,399 (570,065 Ft) | 398,505 Ft | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €733 (298,695 Ft) | 300,170 Ft | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (84,190 Ft) | 46,339 Ft | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €735 (299,450 Ft) | 233,037 Ft | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (219,897 Ft) | 192,023 Ft | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (50,848 Ft) | 32,480 Ft | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (4,536 Ft) | 6,528 Ft | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | €345 (140,532 Ft) | 125,536 Ft | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (32,380 Ft) | 33,822 Ft | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (4,057 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (5,213 Ft) | 3,112 Ft | + 67% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Lithuania is 15% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Lithuania | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (24,478 Ft) | 24,710 Ft | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (14,693 Ft) | 10,841 Ft | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (33,863 Ft) | 27,909 Ft | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (35,019 Ft) | 35,331 Ft | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Lithuania is 14% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Lithuania | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,391 (11,565,422 Ft) | 9,731,730 Ft | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (616 Ft) | 626 Ft | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (11,188 Ft) | 9,143 Ft | + 22% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Lithuania is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
Lithuania | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (2,444 Ft) | 3,301 Ft | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (4,065 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (18,227 Ft) | 18,279 Ft | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (1,625 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (1,356 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.66 (1,489 Ft) | 1,843 Ft | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (831 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (915 Ft) | 1,037 Ft | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (7,806 Ft) | 5,164 Ft | + 51% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Lithuania is 7% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Lithuania | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (13,163 Ft) | 12,898 Ft | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (6,831 Ft) | 5,554 Ft | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (49,477 Ft) | 15,762 Ft | + 214% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (22,009 Ft) | 19,840 Ft | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,013 Ft) | 2,248 Ft | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 (1,592 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.30 (1,753 Ft) | 913 Ft | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (229,954 Ft) | 254,170 Ft | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (34 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (11,305 Ft) | 20,941 Ft | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (2,009 Ft) | 2,196 Ft | - 9% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 17% more expensive than in Hungary
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