Cost of Living Comparison Between Lithuania and Estonia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Estonia are 8.7% higher than in Lithuania (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Estonia are 5.9% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Rent Prices in Estonia are 3.8% lower than in Lithuania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Estonia are 8.0% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Groceries Prices in Estonia are 4.1% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Estonia is 14.3% higher than in Lithuania | |
Restaurants | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.50 € | 11.00 € | +4.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 € | 60.00 € | +9.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.57 € | +14.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.05 € | 3.33 € | +9.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 € | 1.92 € | -1.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.63 € | 1.63 € | -0.1 % |
Markets | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.95 € | 4.03 € | -18.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.34 € | 1.00 € | -25.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.89 € | -13.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.48 € | 2.48 € | +0.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.07 € | 4.39 € | -13.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.97 € | 3.33 € | +12.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.75 € | 6.39 € | +34.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.70 € | +17.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.59 € | -15.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.92 € | +7.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.14 € | -14.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.36 € | 0.38 € | +4.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.42 € | +7.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.64 € | +1.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.80 € | 0.92 € | +16.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.39 € | 1.55 € | +11.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 € | 1.93 € | +12.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.85 € | 5.40 € | +11.3 % |
Transportation | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 € | 1.75 € | +75.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 29.00 € | 30.00 € | +3.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 € | 3.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.27 € | 1.29 € | +1.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 11.70 € | 12.25 € | +4.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.77 € | 6.53 € | +13.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,700.00 € | 26,000.00 € | -22.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,392.31 € | 25,577.08 € | -6.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 191.53 € | 264.88 € | +38.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.41 € | 18.06 € | +34.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 14.05 € | 26.16 € | +86.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.50 € | 45.89 € | +37.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.48 € | 25.24 € | -0.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 9.43 € | +17.9 % |
Childcare | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 486.79 € | 264.63 € | -45.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,247.57 € | 7,199.41 € | -0.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.12 € | 82.55 € | +4.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.66 € | 31.05 € | -7.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.74 € | 77.06 € | -11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 109.33 € | 90.96 € | -16.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 598.88 € | 598.87 € | -0.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 420.51 € | 437.86 € | +4.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,081.72 € | 980.30 € | -9.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 755.18 € | 730.94 € | -3.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 326.46 € | 336.07 € | +2.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 199.71 € | 236.94 € | +18.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,245.13 € | 1,506.00 € | +21.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.02 | 4.32 | +7.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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