Cost of Living Comparison Between Lithuania and Estonia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Estonia is 14.0% higher than in Lithuania (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Estonia is 11.1% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Rent Prices in Estonia are 0.1% lower than in Lithuania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Estonia are 8.9% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Groceries Prices in Estonia are 15.9% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Estonia is 3.6% higher than in Lithuania | |
Restaurants | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 13.00 € | +8.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 9.00 € | +28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.85 € | 5.00 € | +3.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.07 € | 3.44 € | +12.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.03 € | 2.20 € | +8.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.81 € | 2.00 € | +10.4 % |
Markets | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.94 € | 3.93 € | -20.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.09 € | -17.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.01 € | -3.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.47 € | 2.43 € | -1.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.94 € | 4.83 € | -2.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.89 € | 3.42 € | +18.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.68 € | 7.91 € | +68.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.80 € | +34.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.59 € | -10.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.97 € | +18.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.36 € | 1.25 € | -7.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.35 € | 0.44 € | +23.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.41 € | 0.39 € | -4.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 € | 1.76 € | +9.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.82 € | 0.94 € | +14.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.46 € | 1.63 € | +12.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 € | 2.04 € | +11.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 5.80 € | +16.0 % |
Transportation | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 € | 2.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 29.00 € | 30.00 € | +3.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.29 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 11.00 € | 15.00 € | +36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.47 € | 6.39 € | +17.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,700.00 € | 27,000.00 € | -19.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,490.91 € | 28,172.00 € | -1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 199.75 € | 267.97 € | +34.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.10 € | 17.72 € | +35.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 13.70 € | 29.03 € | +111.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.07 € | 46.89 € | +26.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.41 € | 26.30 € | +7.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 529.32 € | 313.37 € | -40.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,934.38 € | 8,069.15 € | +1.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.61 € | 95.04 € | +22.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.41 € | 37.98 € | +7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.00 € | 83.67 € | -9.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.67 € | 110.24 € | -4.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 616.52 € | 611.70 € | -0.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 435.29 € | 446.63 € | +2.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,097.38 € | 1,039.15 € | -5.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 738.56 € | 773.56 € | +4.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 364.80 € | 381.38 € | +4.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 224.99 € | 269.82 € | +19.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lithuania Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,285.59 € | 1,478.82 € | +15.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.27 | 5.02 | +17.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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