Cost of Living

Vilnius, Lithuania

Live cost-of-living data for Vilnius — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
30/ 10070% cheaper than New York
+6% rent since Jul 2026
$1,900/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
humid continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
58/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$990/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$765/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,720/month
Food & Groceries
50/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.7/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.6/kg
Transportation
55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$51/month
One-Way Ticket$1.15/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.3/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$200/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$18/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$22/month
Healthcare
62/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
52/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9.3/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9.3/meal
Childcare
55/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$16/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

120 Mbps
Internet Speed
$160
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
75/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Naujamiestis, Užupis

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vilnius cheap to live in?

Vilnius has a cost of living index of 30/100, where New York = 100. It is 70% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,060–$1,484 per month.

How much does rent cost in Vilnius?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Vilnius costs approximately $990/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $765/month.

Is Vilnius good for digital nomads?

Vilnius has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 120 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $160/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Vilnius?

The median net monthly salary in Vilnius is approximately $1,900 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Vilnius compare to New York for cost of living?

Vilnius (cost index 30) is 70% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,750/month by moving from New York to Vilnius.

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