Cost of living in Lithuania compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 45% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (₩10,312) | ₩9,411 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.61 (₩6,173) | ₩6,661 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (₩4,991) | ₩5,558 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (₩1,184) | ₩2,243 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.46 (₩1,955) | ₩4,906 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.11 (₩1,482) | ₩6,379 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.29 (₩4,401) | ₩13,015 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.96 (₩1,284) | ₩5,944 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.58 (₩772) | ₩3,678 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (₩1,383) | ₩2,166 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.47 (₩7,312) | ₩22,522 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (₩2,227) | ₩2,694 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 (₩769) | ₩2,980 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 14% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €689 (₩921,561) | ₩1,532,360 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €472 (₩631,582) | ₩1,131,400 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 (₩292,029) | ₩298,496 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €538 (₩720,119) | ₩1,200,300 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €454 (₩607,753) | ₩587,302 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €210 (₩281,164) | ₩81,680 | + 244% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (₩15,898) | ₩41,339 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €935 (₩1,251,341) | ₩352,573 | + 255% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (₩802,771) | ₩113,587 | + 607% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₩10,704) | ₩13,071 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₩9,913) | ₩13,039 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 39% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (₩119,412) | ₩41,844 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (₩60,687) | ₩52,250 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (₩86,770) | ₩95,365 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €175 (₩234,142) | ₩173,054 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 31% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,370 (₩31,267,938) | ₩29,087,500 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (₩1,534) | ₩1,439 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (₩36,933) | ₩82,870 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 14% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₩9,366) | ₩6,377 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₩16,570) | ₩7,390 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (₩72,863) | ₩82,440 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (₩5,669) | ₩21,662 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (₩6,095) | ₩8,130 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (₩4,887) | ₩8,324 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (₩1,561) | ₩1,815 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (₩2,539) | ₩2,204 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₩13,380) | ₩17,384 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 51% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (₩27,613) | ₩33,460 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₩18,069) | ₩20,876 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (₩91,207) | ₩165,595 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (₩92,209) | ₩67,775 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₩9,366) | ₩10,109 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₩4,683) | ₩5,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (₩4,410) | ₩5,279 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (₩667,638) | ₩669,053 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (₩147) | ₩1,500 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €23 (₩30,211) | ₩61,508 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.89 (₩5,200) | ₩4,500 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 501 prices entered by 124 different people.
Cost of living in Lithuania is 30% cheaper than in South Korea
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