Cost of Living in Lithuania

If you've ever considered moving to Lithuania, one of the first questions that likely crossed your mind is, "What is the cost of living in Lithuania?" After all, it's essential to have a clear picture of your potential expenses before making such a life-changing decision. At this page, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of the cost of living in Lithuania and whether the reported $1577 per month figure aligns with the average monthly salary of $1009.62.

Restaurants

Markets

Transportation

Childcare

Clothing

Rent Per Month

Buy Apartment

Salaries

Lithuania

restaurant Restaurants	Price	World Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	7.64 $
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	47.75 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	5.73 $
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	3.82 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.34 $
Cappuccino (regular)	2.48 $
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	1.55 $
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.27 $

store Markets	Price	World Range
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1.11 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	1.07 $
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.83 $
Eggs (regular) (12)	1.87 $
Local Cheese (1 lb)	7.98 $
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.36 $
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	8.06 $
Apples (1 lb)	1.11 $
Banana (1 lb)	1.16 $
Oranges (1 lb)	1.41 $
Tomato (1 lb)	2.18 $
Potato (1 lb)	0.62 $
Onion (1 lb)	0.49 $
Lettuce (1 head)	1.08 $
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.68 $
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	6.69 $
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1.14 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.4 $
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	4.15 $

commute Transportation	Price	World Range
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.91 $
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	27.7 $
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	1.43 $
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	0.67 $
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	8.6 $
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1.67 $
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	19460.59 $
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	19551.41 $

mark_as_unread Utilities (Monthly)	Price	World Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	157.43 $
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.14 $
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	12.12 $

kitesurfing Sports And Leisure	Price	World Range
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	29.12 $
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	20.18 $
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	7.64 $

child_friendly Childcare	Price	World Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	377.1 $
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	6747.56 $

checkroom Clothing And Shoes	Price	World Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	65.52 $
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	30.56 $
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	73.92 $
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	88.19 $

night_shelter Rent Per Month	Price	World Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	558.85 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	346.65 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	973.66 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	609.63 $

home Buy Apartment Price	Price	World Range
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	2998.23 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1904.28 $

account_balance_wallet Salaries And Financing	Price	World Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	1009.62 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	2.4 %

Warnings & Dangers in 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.

Cost of Living in Lithuania

Lithuania

OVERALL RISK: LOW

TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: HIGH

PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM

NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW

MUGGING RISK: LOW

TERRORISM RISK: LOW

SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM

WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW

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