Cost of Living in Kaunas
Summary of cost of living in Kaunas, Lithuania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,844.9$ (2,506.2€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 836.7$ (737.1€), excluding rent.
- Kaunas is 53.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kaunas is, on average, 84.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.35 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 56.76 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.08 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.11 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.26 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.41 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.17 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.70 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.70 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.64 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.71 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.07 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.63 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.32 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.52 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.71 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.54 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.67 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.95 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.73 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.96 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 31.78 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.84 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.83 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.08 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.22 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,254.81 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,841.17 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 244.85 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.66 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 16.34 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.54 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.70 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.08 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 643.26 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,520.42 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.24 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 47.11 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.40 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 113.52 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 685.07 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 491.90 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,182.46 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 766.23 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 338.45 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 221.46 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,503.35 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.71 |
Prices in Kaunas
This city had 212 entries in the past 12 months by 40 different contributors.
Last update: 18 May 2025
Last update: 18 May 2025
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