Should I move to Kaunas?

Kaunas, Lithuania has a cost of living 47.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 52.9). It is ranked #302 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 91.2 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Lithuania earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,683/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Kaunas?

The cost of living in Kaunas is 47.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 52.9). Groceries are 47.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 42.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 342 per month. Local purchasing power index is 91.2 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Lithuania?

In Lithuania, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,683 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.6%). Use our Lithuania tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇱🇹 Lithuania · #302 of 546 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Kaunas?

47.1% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-47.1%

vs NYC

EUR 342

Geschatte huur in

EUR 2,683

Nettoloon

Strong

Koopkracht

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Kaunas?

Voorbeeld: EUR 50,000 bruto/jaar in Lithuania → EUR 2,683/maand netto na belasting (35.6% effectief tarief). Volledig Lithuania belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Kaunas

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

52.9 Affordable

Huur

13.1 Very affordable

Boodschappen

53.0 Affordable

Restaurants

57.8 Moderate

Koopkracht

91.2 Strong

Geschatte huur in Kaunas

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum EUR 342/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum EUR 257/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum EUR 596/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in Lithuania

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,683/Nettoloon (35.6% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Vergelijkbare opties

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Lithuania

CoL index 53.2

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Lithuania

CoL index 45.6

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🇪🇸 Valencia

Spain

CoL index 52.9

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Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Kaunas — in seconden.

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