Kaunas travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kaunas

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kaunas for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 33 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 938* (840 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 97 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2763* (2478 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 97 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 3916* (3514 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Kaunas compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kaunas in 2024 is 25% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kaunas in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kaunas by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kaunas

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kaunas is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 7.8 to $ 14)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 23 to $ 43)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.3/person
($ 6.7 to $ 8.9)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 4.5)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kaunas

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kaunas is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 64 to $ 231)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 74 to $ 214)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 53 to $ 142)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 64 to $ 185)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 164/night
($ 141 to $ 206)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 34/month
($ 32 to $ 34)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 109/month
($ 61 to $ 206)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 141/month
($ 103 to $ 204)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 54/month
($ 51 to $ 56)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 164/month
($ 100 to $ 247)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Kaunas

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kaunas is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.3/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 12)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.9)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kaunas

On average, the price of transport in Kaunas is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.2
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 25/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 68)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Kaunas

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kaunas is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.9/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 12)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 17 to $ 28)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kaunas

On average, shopping budget in Kaunas is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.6/pack
($ 5.4 to $ 6.1)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 92
($ 56 to $ 111)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 34 to $ 56)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Vilnius
London → Vilnius
London → Vilnius
$ 125
(fair price: $ 97)
Dublin → Vilnius
Dublin → Vilnius
Dublin → Vilnius
$ 146
(fair price: $ 102)
Manchester → Vilnius
Manchester → Vilnius
Manchester → Vilnius
$ 193
(fair price: $ 157)
New York City → Vilnius
New York City → Vilnius
New York City → Vilnius
$ 631
(fair price: $ 529)
Chicago → Vilnius
Chicago → Vilnius
Chicago → Vilnius
$ 737
(fair price: $ 611)
Edinburgh → Vilnius
Edinburgh → Vilnius
Edinburgh → Vilnius
$ 196
(fair price: $ 151)



About this information on the cost of living in Kaunas

The information about the cost of living in Kaunas shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kaunas was updated on 21-09-2024.

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