Cost of Living in Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius has a cost of living index of 48/100 (New York = 100). It is 52% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

48/100
Cost Index
$1,820/mo
Median Income
70/100
Safety Index
humid continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 40/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$930/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$670/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,080/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 38/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.79/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.38/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.75/kg
Dining OutScore: 42/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$11.2/meal
TransportationScore: 25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$42/month
One-Way Ticket$1.38/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.98/km
UtilitiesScore: 28/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$190/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$22/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
HealthcareScore: 42/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$28/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
FitnessScore: 32/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$38/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$16/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6.5/entry
Personal CareScore: 32/100
Haircut (Men)$16/cut
Haircut (Women)$32/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$83/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$107/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Old Town, Užupis, Antakalnis

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vilnius cheap to live in?

Vilnius has a cost of living index of 48/100, where New York = 100. It is 52% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $960–$1,344 per month.

How much does rent cost in Vilnius?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Vilnius costs approximately $930/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $670/month.

Is Vilnius good for digital nomads?

Vilnius has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 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 $1,820 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Vilnius (cost index 48) is 52% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,300/month by moving from New York to Vilnius.

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