Travel budget in Lithuania

Lithuania: calculate your travel budget

Lithuania: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Lithuania for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 50 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 4.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1131* (1106 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 77 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 8.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2419* (2352 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 3710* (3598 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Lithuania in 2025

Cost of living: Lithuania VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lithuania in 2025 is 25% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Cost of living in Lithuania by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Lithuania compared to the national average.

Cities /Lithuania View Details
Klaipeda 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Klaipeda
Kaunas 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Kaunas



Local prices in Lithuania by expense type

Lithuania: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lithuania costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 8.3 to $ 21)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 29/person
($ 21 to $ 42)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.2/person
($ 6.2 to $ 10)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.6 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 5.6)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2/can
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Lithuania: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lithuania costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 35 to $ 169)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 58 to $ 121)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 149
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 55 to $ 126)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 95/night
($ 72 to $ 148)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 300
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 96 to $ 188)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 449
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 59/month
($ 41 to $ 103)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 98/month
($ 68 to $ 156)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 103/month
($ 75 to $ 151)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 82/month
($ 67 to $ 121)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Family room
Family room
$ 141/month
($ 92 to $ 238)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196

Lithuania: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lithuania costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.7/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 10)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Lithuania: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Lithuania costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.1
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 36/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 65)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Lithuania: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lithuania costs 10% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.3/ticket
($ 7.2 to $ 11)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
($ 16 to $ 31)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Lithuania: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Lithuania is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.2/pack
($ 4.7 to $ 5.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 81
($ 37 to $ 124)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 39
($ 21 to $ 52)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Vilnius
London → Vilnius
London → Vilnius
$ 118
(fair price: $ 92)
Dublin → Vilnius
Dublin → Vilnius
Dublin → Vilnius
$ 145
(fair price: $ 108)
Manchester → Vilnius
Manchester → Vilnius
Manchester → Vilnius
$ 180
(fair price: $ 147)
New York City → Vilnius
New York City → Vilnius
New York City → Vilnius
$ 587
(fair price: $ 489)
Chicago → Vilnius
Chicago → Vilnius
Chicago → Vilnius
$ 688
(fair price: $ 566)
Edinburgh → Vilnius
Edinburgh → Vilnius
Edinburgh → Vilnius
$ 182
(fair price: $ 141)

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About the information on the cost of living in Lithuania

The information about the cost of living in Lithuania shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Lithuania updated on 08-11-2024.

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