Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Lithuania 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lithuania is 13.8% lower than in Estonia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lithuania is 11.6% lower than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Lithuania are 2.2% lower than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lithuania are 13.1% lower than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Lithuania are 15.2% lower than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lithuania is 3.8% higher than in Estonia | |
Restaurants | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 12.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.50 € | 60.00 € | -8.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 7.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.52 € | 3.11 € | -11.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.31 € | 1.99 € | -14.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 € | 1.80 € | -14.3 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.97 € | 4.95 € | +24.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.33 € | +18.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.01 € | -3.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.42 € | 2.48 € | +2.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.90 € | 4.70 € | -4.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.50 € | 2.87 € | -17.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.80 € | 4.71 € | -39.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.57 € | -30.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.65 € | +9.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.83 € | -17.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.34 € | +7.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.48 € | 0.35 € | -25.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.38 € | 0.41 € | +6.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.74 € | 1.60 € | -8.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 0.81 € | -15.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 € | 8.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.64 € | 1.46 € | -11.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 1.82 € | -12.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 5.00 € | -13.8 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.85 € | 1.00 € | -45.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 29.00 € | -3.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.61 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.36 € | 5.45 € | -14.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,919.50 € | 33,700.00 € | +25.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,954.17 € | 28,481.82 € | +1.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 274.61 € | 204.56 € | -25.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.85 € | 13.11 € | -26.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.23 € | 13.82 € | -52.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.22 € | 36.53 € | -20.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.54 € | 23.90 € | -9.9 % |
| 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 | 299.90 € | 518.64 € | +72.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,008.71 € | 7,940.62 € | -0.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 94.79 € | 77.09 € | -18.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.92 € | 36.39 € | -6.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.54 € | 90.41 € | +5.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 110.79 € | 118.97 € | +7.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 619.61 € | 621.73 € | +0.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 444.67 € | 424.12 € | -4.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,069.58 € | 1,074.47 € | +0.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 778.30 € | 727.80 € | -6.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 372.77 € | 362.18 € | -2.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.03 € | 219.74 € | -15.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,456.61 € | 1,336.56 € | -8.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.88 | 4.34 | -11.1 % |
| Last update: | 20 May 2025 | 21 May 2025 | |
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