Cost of living in Voluntari is 19% lower than in Kaunas (without rent).
Rent in Voluntari is 29% cheaper than in Kaunas.
Cost of living including rent in Voluntari is 24% lower than in Kaunas.
Food in Voluntari is 17% cheaper than in Kaunas.
Transport in Voluntari is 58% cheaper than in Kaunas.
| Voluntari | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Voluntari | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43 $ | 56 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.2 $ | 8.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.77 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.97 $ | 2.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.19 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.52 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.41 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.72 $ | 5.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.65 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.9 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.58 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.93 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 48.9 $ | 49 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.99 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.86 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.66 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.03 $ | 2.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.8 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.91 $ | 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 | 556 $ | 794 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 455 $ | 556 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 800 $ | 1,196 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,468 $ | 3,502 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,605 $ | 2,319 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,067 $ | 1,401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.07 % | 4.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.9 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.48 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Haircut | 9.45 $ | 7.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.7 $ | 92 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71 $ | 91 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 487 $ | 630 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,814 $ | 7,189 $ |