Cost of Living in Lithuania
The population of Lithuania is 2,790,842. The average cost of living in Lithuania is $1577 and the median after-tax salary is $1009.62
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Restaurants |
Price |
World Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
7.64 $ |
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
47.75 $ |
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.73 $ |
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Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
3.82 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.34 $ |
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Cappuccino (regular) |
2.48 $ |
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Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.55 $ |
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Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.27 $ |
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Markets |
Price |
World Range |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
1.11 $ |
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.07 $ |
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Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.83 $ |
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Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.87 $ |
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Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.98 $ |
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Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.36 $ |
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Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
8.06 $ |
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Apples (1 lb) |
1.11 $ |
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Banana (1 lb) |
1.16 $ |
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Oranges (1 lb) |
1.41 $ |
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Tomato (1 lb) |
2.18 $ |
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Potato (1 lb) |
0.62 $ |
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Onion (1 lb) |
0.49 $ |
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Lettuce (1 head) |
1.08 $ |
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Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.68 $ |
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.69 $ |
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.14 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.4 $ |
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.15 $ |
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Transportation |
Price |
World Range |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.91 $ |
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Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
27.7 $ |
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.43 $ |
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Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.67 $ |
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
8.6 $ |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
1.67 $ |
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
19460.59 $ |
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Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
19551.41 $ |
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Utilities (Monthly) |
Price |
World Range |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
157.43 $ |
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1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.14 $ |
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Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
12.12 $ |
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Sports And Leisure |
Price |
World Range |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
29.12 $ |
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Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
20.18 $ |
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Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
7.64 $ |
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Childcare |
Price |
World Range |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
377.1 $ |
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International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
6747.56 $ |
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Clothing And Shoes |
Price |
World Range |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
65.52 $ |
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1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
30.56 $ |
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1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
73.92 $ |
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1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
88.19 $ |
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Rent Per Month |
Price |
World Range |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
558.85 $ |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
346.65 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
973.66 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
609.63 $ |
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Buy Apartment Price |
Price |
World Range |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2998.23 $ |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1904.28 $ |
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Salaries And Financing |
Price |
World Range |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1009.62 $ |
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Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate |
2.4 % |
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Lithuania
OVERALL RISK: LOW
Generally, Lithuania is a safe country to travel to. What is interesting about crime rates in Lithuania is the fact that, even though it has a moderate crime rate, there are no dangerous areas, districts, or ghettos that you should avoid, and crime is spread pretty much evenly across the country. What you should keep in mind is to try and avoid areas with many bars and clubs, due to possible encounters with drunk or intoxicated people.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: HIGH
The group of people most known for scamming tourists is taxi drivers. So much so that it is even recommended not to use a taxi as transportation in Lithuania. They are known for charging up to 10 times the real price of the ride. Apart from that, many drivers won't even negotiate - they just refuse to drive out-of-towners for any less money than what they offer.
PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
Pickpocketing is a common risk for tourists in Lithuania, as well as other forms of petty theft, so be sure to keep your valuables in a safe place, do not leave them in plain sight and try to not keep all your money in one place.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
Lithuania is completely sheltered from any natural disasters. There are no precaution measures that you should take against occurrences such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes or tsunamis since no such disasters happen in Lithuania. The only thing notable when it comes to nature and weather are very cold winters and extremely hot summers.
MUGGING RISK: LOW
Bag snatching could happen, as well as mugging, even though it is not common, so the only places you should be particularly careful at are crowded public facilities such as railway and bus stations, airports, etc. Apart from that, you should exercise normal security precautions, and in case of mugging, do not resist and give up all belongings immediately.
TERRORISM RISK: LOW
In the entire Lithuanian history, nobody has been killed or injured in terrorist bombings. It has, however, had deadly incidents originating from its aggressive neighbors (namely, it has suffered occupations and genocides primarily by Russia) but the last act of aggression occurred in 1991, so the chances of foreign invasion are slim.
SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM
The most likely annoyance for tourists in Lithuania are people trying to scam you or trick you into paying something or overcharging for their services. These are normal tourist traps, but do watch out for the change when you buy something from local traders selling touristy souvenirs. They are likely to "miscalculate" the change and give you less money than they should.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
Lithuania is safe for women who plan on traveling alone. Of course, you should take care of your luggage, personal belongings, and follow basic rules of safety, such as not walking alone at night or mingling along streets that are filled with bars and drunk people, but apart from that, it is generally safe.
Visas
Residents of Australia, Canada, and the US are welcome to stay in Lithuania for up to 90 days without a visa. Residents of the EU do not need a visa, and citizens of other countries should contact the embassy of Lithuania, or, if you are not sure about your visa status, visit www.doyouneedvisa.com which will let you know whether or not you need visa based on your nationality.
Currency
Lithuania is a member of the EU, so their currency is euro. Always exchange money in banks and exchange bureaus since they offer far better rates.
Weather
When it comes to weather, Lithuania is known for its extremely cold and long winters (they last from November to March) when temperatures rarely rise above 0°C. January is the coldest with maximum daily temperatures of about -3 to -4°C. The summers, however, are extremely hot, with temperatures rising above 30°C, July being the hottest month of the year.
Airports
Vilnius International Airport (Vilniaus oro uostas) is the busiest of the four most known airports in the state, the other three being Kaunas International Airport, Palanga International Airport, and Šiauliai International Airport.
Travel Insurance
Just like anywhere else, we recommend getting travel insurance when traveling to Lithuania, since it covers not only the costs of medical problems but also theft and loss of valuables.