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
20/ 10080% cheaper than New York
-15% rent since Jul 2026
$1,728/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
45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$790/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$540/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,350/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.1/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$33/month
One-Way Ticket$1.15/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.9/km
Utilities
25/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$192/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$32/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$22/month
Healthcare
30/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$65/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
Education
35/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$320/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$280/course
Entertainment
30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$58/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair
Personal Care
30/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.8/bottle
Dining Out
35/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7.5/meal
Childcare
35/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$500/month
Babysitter (per hour)$10/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$14/pack
Fitness & Sports
30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

119 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Naujamiestis, Užupis, Šnipiškės

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vilnius cheap to live in?

Vilnius has a cost of living index of 20/100, where New York = 100. It is 80% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $700–$980 per month.

How much does rent cost in Vilnius?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Vilnius costs approximately $790/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $540/month.

Is Vilnius good for digital nomads?

Vilnius has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 119 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Vilnius?

The median net monthly salary in Vilnius is approximately $1,728 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Vilnius (cost index 20) is 80% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,000/month by moving from New York to Vilnius.

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