Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Lithuania 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lithuania is 13.1% lower than in Estonia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lithuania is 10.6% lower than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Lithuania are 1.0% higher than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lithuania are 11.0% lower than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Lithuania are 14.9% lower than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lithuania is 0.4% higher than in Estonia | |
Restaurants | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.25 € | 12.00 € | -9.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 60.00 € | -7.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 7.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.52 € | 3.10 € | -11.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 € | 1.91 € | -18.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 € | 1.84 € | -14.8 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.96 € | 4.97 € | +25.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.27 € | +14.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 1.01 € | -4.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.48 € | 2.55 € | +3.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.98 € | 4.70 € | -5.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.59 € | 2.90 € | -19.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.69 € | 4.73 € | -38.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.59 € | -28.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.64 € | +6.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.84 € | -16.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.31 € | +8.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.36 € | -23.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.37 € | 0.40 € | +7.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.72 € | 1.60 € | -6.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 0.79 € | -15.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.75 € | 8.00 € | -8.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.62 € | 1.46 € | -10.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.01 € | 1.82 € | -9.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 5.00 € | -13.8 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 29.00 € | -3.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 2.75 € | -8.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.61 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 11.30 € | -24.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.30 € | 5.51 € | -12.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 € | 33,700.00 € | +24.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,268.18 € | 28,530.00 € | +0.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 277.69 € | 207.75 € | -25.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.38 € | 13.18 € | -19.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.38 € | 13.71 € | -53.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.41 € | 35.90 € | -20.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.76 € | 24.09 € | -13.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 299.70 € | 528.64 € | +76.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,134.15 € | 7,896.88 € | -2.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 96.67 € | 76.97 € | -20.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.58 € | 38.03 € | -6.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.63 € | 90.79 € | +4.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.36 € | 118.62 € | +5.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 594.58 € | 628.29 € | +5.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 431.74 € | 414.38 € | -4.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,007.07 € | 1,066.15 € | +5.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 761.28 € | 714.47 € | -6.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 352.19 € | 343.26 € | -2.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 250.51 € | 220.94 € | -11.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,479.99 € | 1,328.78 € | -10.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.80 | 4.30 | -10.4 % |
| Last update: | 18 July 2025 | 17 July 2025 | |
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