City in Kaunas County, Lithuania
Cost of living in Kaunas
How much a month costs in Kaunas
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,580–2,250 (€1,400–2,000).
Prices in Kaunas
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €500–800 | $563–900 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €380–600 | $428–675 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €12–20 | $14–23 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €50–90 | $56–101 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €5–9 | $5.6–10.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €12–22 | $14–25 |
| Cappuccino | €3–4 | $3.4–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €4–7 | $4.5–7.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €28–50 | $32–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €8–18 | $9–20 |
Value for money: 54/100
A value score of 54/100 means Kaunas gives more quality of life per dollar than 53% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 70/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Lithuania.
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Cost of living across Lithuania
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Kaunas
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Kaunas?
About $844–1,180 on a lean budget, $1,580–2,250 for a comfortable month and $2,700–4,050 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Kaunas?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €500–800 ($563–900) a month in the center and €380–600 ($428–675) outside it.
How much does food cost in Kaunas?
A local meal is €5–9 ($5.6–10.1); a mid-range restaurant is €12–22 ($14–25) per person.
Is Lithuania expensive?
Prices in Lithuania are about 58% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Visit Kaunas
- Kaunas Airport
- LTG Link
- Kaunas Clinics
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.