Cost of living in Saint-Louis is very similar to Kaunas (without rent).
Rent in Saint-Louis is 28% cheaper than in Kaunas.
Cost of living including rent in Saint-Louis is 15% lower than in Kaunas.
Food in Saint-Louis is 5% cheaper than in Kaunas.
Transport in Saint-Louis is 49% more expensive than in Kaunas.
| Saint-Louis | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Saint-Louis | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.34 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 61.3 $ | 56 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.93 $ | 8.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.34 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.51 $ | 2.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.85 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.25 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.5 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.18 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.49 $ | 5.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.66 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37 $ | 49 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.97 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.87 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.59 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 2.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.7 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.4 $ | 15.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 434 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 891 $ | 794 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 376 $ | 556 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,789 $ | 1,196 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,498 $ | 3,502 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,405 $ | 2,319 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 376 $ | 1,401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.2 % | 4.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.6 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.37 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Haircut | 10.2 $ | 7.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.7 $ | 92 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.4 $ | 91 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 255 $ | 630 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,953 $ | 7,189 $ |