Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Lithuania 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Lithuania are 4.3% lower than in Latvia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Lithuania are 2.3% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Lithuania are 33.3% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lithuania are 1.0% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Lithuania are 2.6% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lithuania is 14.2% higher than in Latvia | |
Restaurants | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 10.50 € | +5.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 55.00 € | -8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 4.50 € | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.84 € | 3.05 € | +7.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 € | 1.96 € | +38.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.14 € | 1.63 € | +43.6 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.30 € | 4.94 € | +14.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.34 € | +12.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.02 € | -15.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.52 € | 2.47 € | -1.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.46 € | 5.07 € | +13.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.97 € | 2.97 € | +0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.70 € | 4.75 € | +1.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.60 € | -0.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.70 € | -5.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.85 € | -9.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.33 € | +0.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.35 € | 0.36 € | +3.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.43 € | 0.39 € | -9.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.44 € | 1.63 € | +13.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.79 € | +1.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.52 € | 1.39 € | -8.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 € | 1.71 € | -3.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.50 € | 4.85 € | +7.8 % |
Transportation | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 29.00 € | -3.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.02 € | 2.00 € | -1.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.28 € | -0.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.80 € | 10.92 € | +11.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.37 € | 5.77 € | -9.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,500.00 € | 33,700.00 € | +37.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,768.06 € | 27,392.31 € | +15.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 300.05 € | 191.53 € | -36.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.63 € | 13.41 € | -23.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 15.58 € | 14.05 € | -9.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.16 € | 33.50 € | -20.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.06 € | 25.48 € | +5.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 412.80 € | 486.79 € | +17.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,252.25 € | 7,247.57 € | -45.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.73 € | 76.14 € | -0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.89 € | 32.58 € | -22.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.74 € | 84.51 € | +2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.32 € | 103.12 € | -9.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 460.21 € | 600.43 € | +30.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 315.11 € | 421.34 € | +33.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 817.19 € | 1,072.33 € | +31.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 544.29 € | 753.95 € | +38.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 222.97 € | 331.68 € | +48.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 134.35 € | 199.17 € | +48.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Lithuania Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,069.67 € | 1,249.27 € | +16.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.23 | 3.96 | -6.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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