Should I move to Kaunas?

Kaunas, Lithuania has a cost of living 68.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.3). It is ranked #368 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 101.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Lithuania earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,521/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 68.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.3). Groceries are 50.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 41.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 556 per month. Local purchasing power index is 101.8 (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 2,521 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 39.5%). Use our Lithuania tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇱🇹 Lithuania · #368 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Kaunas?

68.7% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-68.7%

vs NYC

EUR 556

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

EUR 2,521

Nettoloon

Strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Kaunas?

Voorbeeld: EUR 50,000 bruto/jaar in Lithuania → EUR 2,521/maand netto na belasting (39.5% effectief tarief). Volledig Lithuania belastingrekenmachine →

Kostenverdeling: Kaunas

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

31.3 Mid-priced

Huur

12.3 Very affordable

Boodschappen

49.3 Affordable

Restaurants

58.7 Moderate

Koopkracht

101.8 Strong

Huur in Kaunas

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum EUR 556/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum EUR 394/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum EUR 815/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum EUR 578/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 29% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoloon in Lithuania

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,521/Nettoloon (39.5% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Lithuania

CoL index 29.6

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Lithuania

CoL index 34.9

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Poland

CoL index 31.4

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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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