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

Borde jag flytta till Kaunas?

47.1% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-47.1%

vs NYC

EUR 342

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

52.9 Affordable

Hyra

13.1 Very affordable

Livsmedel

53.0 Affordable

Restauranger

57.8 Moderate

Köpkraft

91.2 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Kaunas

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 342/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 257/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 596/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 53.2

Jämför Vilnius vs Kaunas → →

🇱🇹 Klaipeda

Lithuania

CoL index 45.6

Jämför Klaipeda vs Kaunas → →

🇪🇸 Valencia

Spain

CoL index 52.9

Jämför Valencia 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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