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Cost of Living in Kaunas

Kaunas, Kauno Miestas, Lithuania · Population 410,475

▲ +0% vs Lithuania average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€654 ($711)
Couple, monthly€1,170 ($1,272)
Family of four, monthly€1,521 ($1,653)

Estimated Prices in Kaunas

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€6.73 ($7.31)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€26.92 ($29.26)per meal
Cappuccino€2.02 ($2.19)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€153 ($166)per month
Monthly public transport pass€24.67 ($26.82)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€65.05 ($70.70)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€18.84 ($20.48)per month
Fitness club membership€18.84 ($20.48)per month
Cinema ticket€4.93 ($5.36)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€296 ($322)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€206 ($224)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€617 ($671)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kaunas is €1,463 ($1,590) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €654 ($711) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €851 ($925) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€206 ($224)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Lithuania

Vilnius

Vilniaus Miestas · pop. 767,907

€816 ($887) / mo

Klaipėda

Klaipėdos Miestas · pop. 158,420

€615 ($668) / mo

Šiauliai

Šiaulių Miestas · pop. 104,300

€615 ($668) / mo

Panevėžys

Panevėžio Miestas · pop. 87,913

€615 ($668) / mo

Alytus

Alytaus Miestas · pop. 51,856

€615 ($668) / mo

Living in Kaunas

Kaunas is one of the key cities in Lithuania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €654 ($711), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €206 ($224) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,521 ($1,653) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,170 ($1,272) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kaunas is €1,463 ($1,590). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €851 ($925) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaunas expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €654 ($711) per month in Kaunas including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Lithuania.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kaunas?
A net salary of around €851 ($925) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kaunas with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kaunas is €1,463 ($1,590).
How much is rent in Kaunas?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €296 ($322) per month in the city centre and €206 ($224) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €617 ($671).
Is Kaunas cheaper than Lithuania on average?
No — Kaunas is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Lithuania average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Kaunas?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €153 ($166) in Kaunas. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Kaunas compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kaunas is estimated at €25 ($27). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kaunas are estimates based on Lithuania national averages adjusted for city size (population 410,475). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.