Cost of living in Lithuania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lithuania is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£8) | £15 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (£3.14) | £3.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (£1.22) | £1.15 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.16 (£2.67) | £3.75 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.24 (£2.73) | £2.46 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (£5.02) | £4.80 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.52 (£1.28) | £2.15 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (£0.74) | £0.93 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (£1.27) | £2.11 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (£9) | £10 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.54 (£2.14) | £2.25 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (£0.90) | £1.03 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Lithuania is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,399 (£1,179) | £2,771 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €733 (£618) | £2,153 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (£174) | £192 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €735 (£619) | £1,876 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (£455) | £1,385 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (£105) | £153 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (£9) | £28 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (£291) | £283 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (£67) | £86 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£8) | £7 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £15 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Lithuania is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (£51) | £71 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£30) | £35 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (£70) | £83 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (£72) | £87 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Lithuania is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,391 (£23,921) | £28,549 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (£1.27) | £1.45 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (£23) | £114 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Lithuania is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (£5.06) | £3.66 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (£38) | £62 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (£3.36) | £3.94 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (£2.81) | £1.92 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.66 (£3.08) | £4.56 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (£1.72) | £2.22 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (£1.89) | £1.91 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £15 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Lithuania is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Lithuania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (£27) | £37 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£14) | £23 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (£102) | £114 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (£46) | £68 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 (£3.29) | £3.69 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.30 (£3.62) | £6 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (£476) | £429 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (£0.07) | £0.12 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (£23) | £40 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (£4.15) | £15 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Lithuania is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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