Vilnius vs London Cost of Living
Vilnius (Lithuania) · Overall index 43.9 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 90% more expensive than Vilnius.
- Rent in London is 211% more expensive than in Vilnius.
- Dining out in London is 71% more expensive than in Vilnius.
| Item | Vilnius | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +211% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,193 | $2,992 | +151% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $677 | $2,223 | +228% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,863 | $6,498 | +249% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,261 | $4,097 | +225% |
| Groceries | +66% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.76 | $1.21 | +59% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.16 | $4.07 | +88% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.28 | $4.67 | +42% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.65 | $4.37 | +65% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.15 | $14.3 | +75% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.59 | $11 | +45% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.6 | $17.4 | +64% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.08 | $5.26 | +71% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.15 | $1.98 | +72% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.98 | $4.45 | +49% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.64 | $5.8 | +59% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.73 | $2.72 | +57% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.48 | $2.83 | +91% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.52 | $2.51 | +65% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.43 | $2.52 | +76% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.87 | $15.9 | +79% |
| Transport | +70% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.49 | $2.53 | +70% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $59.1 | $113 | +91% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.91 | $3.64 | +91% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.86 | $1.7 | +98% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.55 | $0.78 | +42% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $15,466 | $22,721 | +47% |
| Dining out | +71% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.5 | $21.7 | +74% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $59.1 | $106 | +79% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.66 | $9.63 | +70% |
| Cappuccino | $2.93 | $4.39 | +50% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.48 | $2.43 | +64% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.2 | $7.39 | +76% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4 | $7.95 | +99% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.09 | $1.76 | +61% |
| Telecom | +50% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41.7 | $51.7 | +24% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42 | $63.5 | +51% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.33 | +74% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.26 | $14.4 | +56% |
| Utilities & household | +66% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $94.7 | $155 | +64% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.52 | $4.47 | +77% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.5 | +79% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.2 | $20.8 | +70% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.6 | $85.7 | +101% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.86 | $16 | +62% |
| Men's haircut | $17.4 | $27 | +55% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.4 | $24 | +46% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,366 | $1,856 | +36% |
3,113 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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