Lithuania
Cost of Living in Kaunas
Monthly Total
$1,733
$30,328
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$690
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$35
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$690
$12,075
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$214
$3,745
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$175
$3,063
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$120
$2,100
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$248
$4,340
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$95
$1,663
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$41
$718
Monthly Total
$1,733
$30,328
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Living in Kaunas
Kaunas is 10-15% cheaper than Vilnius across the board. A 1-bedroom apartment in the center runs $490-710/month, with the same quality utilities. The university town vibe keeps food and entertainment prices student-friendly. Coworking options are more limited but cheaper at $65-155/month.
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