Cost of Living Comparison Between Lithuania and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 33.2% higher than in Lithuania (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 37.9% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 55.8% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 18.3% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 41.5% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 59.3% higher than in Lithuania | |
Restaurants | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 65.00 € | +8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 10.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.90 € | 4.50 € | -8.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.25 € | 4.00 € | -5.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.07 € | 3.47 € | +13.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 € | 2.87 € | +44.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.81 € | 2.57 € | +42.1 % |
Markets | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.94 € | 4.15 € | -16.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.74 € | +30.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.33 € | +28.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.48 € | 3.22 € | +29.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.89 € | 5.77 € | +18.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.90 € | 5.75 € | +98.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.68 € | 7.82 € | +67.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 1.23 € | +108.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.68 € | +3.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.91 € | +11.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.35 € | 1.95 € | +44.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.35 € | 0.64 € | +80.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.41 € | 0.67 € | +64.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 € | 1.66 € | +4.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.82 € | 0.84 € | +1.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 5.99 € | -25.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.45 € | 0.92 € | -36.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 € | 1.49 € | -18.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 8.20 € | +64.0 % |
Transportation | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 € | 3.10 € | +210.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 29.00 € | 49.99 € | +72.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.65 € | +55.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 4.02 € | +150.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 11.00 € | 32.50 € | +195.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.46 € | 6.58 € | +20.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,700.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -19.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,490.91 € | 32,269.98 € | +13.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 199.75 € | 301.36 € | +50.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.10 € | 24.81 € | +89.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 13.70 € | 45.02 € | +228.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.07 € | 35.05 € | -5.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.41 € | 21.46 € | -12.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 529.32 € | 418.49 € | -20.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,934.38 € | 12,859.10 € | +62.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.61 € | 81.41 € | +4.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.41 € | 38.03 € | +7.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.00 € | 88.07 € | -4.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.67 € | 115.74 € | +0.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 616.52 € | 884.92 € | +43.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 435.29 € | 675.65 € | +55.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,097.38 € | 1,668.39 € | +52.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 738.56 € | 1,270.46 € | +72.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 364.80 € | 516.55 € | +41.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 222.46 € | 409.57 € | +84.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lithuania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,285.59 € | 2,824.18 € | +119.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.27 | 3.98 | -6.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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