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

Borde jag flytta till Kaunas?

68.7% billigare än NYC, och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-68.7%

vs NYC

EUR 556

1 rum, stadskärna

EUR 2,521

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Kaunas?

Exempel: EUR 50,000 brutto/år i Lithuania → EUR 2,521/mån netto efter skatt (39.5% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Lithuania skattekalkylator →

Kostnadsfördelning: Kaunas

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

31.3 Mid-priced

Hyra

12.3 Very affordable

Livsmedel

49.3 Affordable

Restauranger

58.7 Moderate

Köpkraft

101.8 Strong

Hyra i Kaunas

1 rum, stadskärna EUR 556/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum EUR 394/mo

3 rum, stadskärna EUR 815/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum EUR 578/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 29% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettolön i Lithuania

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,521/Nettolön (39.5% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Lithuania skattekalkylator →

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇱🇹 Klaipeda

Lithuania

CoL index 29.6

Jämför Klaipeda vs Kaunas →

🇱🇹 Vilnius

Lithuania

CoL index 34.9

Jämför Vilnius vs Kaunas →

🇵🇱 Lodz

Poland

CoL index 31.4

Jämför Lodz vs Kaunas →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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