Lithuania
Cost of Living in Vilnius
Monthly Total
$2,075
$36,313
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$908
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$39
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
$908
$15,890
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$225
$3,938
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$193
$3,378
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$156
$2,730
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$269
$4,708
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$100
$1,750
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$44
$770
Monthly Total
$2,075
$36,313
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Living in Vilnius
Vilnius offers excellent value for a European capital. Rent for a 1-bedroom in the city center runs $655-925/month, with utilities adding $165-245 for an 85m² apartment. Food costs are reasonable at $220-330/month for groceries. The city is particularly affordable for tech workers with coworking from $120-220/month and ultra-fast internet at just $10-20/month.
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