Should I move to Kaunas?

Kaunas, Lithuania has a cost of living 48.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 51.6). It is ranked #293 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 91.9 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 48.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 51.6). Groceries are 49.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 43.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 323 per month. Local purchasing power index is 91.9 (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 · #293 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Kaunas?

48.4% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-48.4%

vs NYC

EUR 323

Uppskattad hyra i

EUR 2,683

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Kaunas?

Exempel: EUR 50,000 brutto/år i Lithuania → EUR 2,683/mån netto efter skatt (35.6% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Lithuania skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Kaunas

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

51.6 Affordable

Hyra

12.6 Very affordable

Livsmedel

50.3 Affordable

Restauranger

56.8 Moderate

Köpkraft

91.9 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Kaunas

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 323/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 242/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 563/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Lithuania

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,683/Nettolön (35.6% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Lithuania skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇱🇹 Vilnius

Lithuania

CoL index 51.5

Jämför Vilnius vs Kaunas → →

🇨🇿 Brno

Czech Republic

CoL index 51.7

Jämför Brno vs Kaunas → →

🇵🇱 Warsaw

Poland

CoL index 51.5

Jämför Warsaw vs Kaunas → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Kaunas — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Lithuania skattekalkylator →

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