Living costs in Kaunas, Lithuania
National benchmark · not city-specific
What do these evidence labels mean?
- City-specific: the figures describe this city, for example a host institution's student budget. Source period and scope are always shown.
- Regional or national benchmark: broader guidance, not a price survey of this city.
- No published figures yet: nothing defensible has been found. Unknown means unknown, not zero.
Directory coverage and cost research are separate. Read the methodology.
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Kaunas, Lithuania
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Monthly cost evidence
Official national student FAQ gives EUR 500–800/month including accommodation, food and transportation. Archived 2025 guidance is not a current city quote. No separate six-category prices are given. Confirm local rent and eligibility with the fellowship host. Source period: Study in Lithuania FAQ published 15 May 2025; archived official site. Checked 2026-10-14.
Source monthly budget: €500.00 – €800.00. Source ↗ The source may use a different basket; this is not the sum of the planner categories.
| Category | Monthly figure (EUR) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Food & daily needs | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Transport | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Utilities & phone | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Personal & leisure | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Health insurance | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
Point estimates are single published figures. Minimums have no researched upper bound. Partial or bundled categories need additional quotes and should not be added twice. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local market prices.
Before accepting a fellowship in Kaunas
This guide uses national guidance. It does not establish market prices in Kaunas. Confirm housing eligibility, local transport and insurance with your host.
Confirm whether the stipend is gross or net, the first payment date and which costs the host pays directly. Budget separately for deposits, travel, visa and licensing requirements. Student guidance may have eligibility limits for visiting fellows.
Check local services and requirements
Official links and search starting points are labelled separately. Resource links support your planning; they substantiate a price only when cited in the evidence table.
Housing
- Find host or university housing guidance ↗Web search · results not vetted
- Find longer-term room rentals ↗Web search · results not vetted
Food & daily needs
- Find supermarkets & grocery prices ↗Web search · results not vetted
Transport
- Find local operators & monthly passes ↗Web search · results not vetted
Utilities & phone
- Compare mobile & internet plans ↗Web search · results not vetted
- Check electricity & water costs ↗Web search · results not vetted
Personal & leisure
- Check activities & membership prices ↗Web search · results not vetted
Health insurance
- Find visiting-fellow insurance guidance ↗Web search · results not vetted
Build your own budget
The planner supports six monthly expense categories, stipend and funding gaps, separate arrival cash, saved budgets and city comparisons. Complete missing amounts before calculating a personal total.