General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Vilnius |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 53.9% |
| Gdp | $63.51 billion |
| Size | 65,300 sq km |
| Population | 2.79 million |
| Population density | 43/sq km |
| Kids per female | 1.5 |
| City population | 66.9% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -5∘C |
| Summer | 18∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Lithuanian |
| Population able to read | 99.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 19.5% |
| Population able to speak english | 31.1% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 35 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Lituanica |
| Main airport | Vilnius Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $3.5 |
| Burger | $4 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $400/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 21% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $15000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 24.47/MBits |
| Tld | .lt |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 83.8% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Pigu.lt |
| Supermarket | Maxima |
| Pharmacy | Eurovaistinė |
| Drugstore | Gintarinė vaistinė |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 3:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Basketball |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Cepelinai | Potato dumplings filled with meat or cheese | 5-10 |
| Šaltibarsščiai | Cold beetroot soup | 3-5 |
| Kugelis | Potato pudding | 4-7 |
| Kibinai | Karaite pastries filled with meat or cheese | 2-4 |
| Skilandis | Smoked sausage | 6-9 |
| Vėdarai | Blood sausage | 4-7 |
| Žemaičių blynai | Potato pancakes | 3-5 |
| Šakotis | Tree-shaped cake | 10-15 |
| Raguolis | Honey cake | 7-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Midus | A traditional Lithuanian mead made from honey, water, and yeast | $5-$10 |
| Gira | A fermented rye beverage that is similar to kvass | $2-$4 |
| Starka | A Lithuanian vodka that is aged in oak barrels | $10-$20 |
| Samanė | A traditional Lithuanian moonshine that is made from fermented potatoes | $5-$10 |
| Alus | Lithuanian beer | $2-$5 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Amber jewelry | Jewelry made from amber, a fossilized resin | €10-€100 |
| Linen textiles | Tablecloths, napkins, and other textiles made from linen | €20-€100 |
| Ceramics | Pottery and ceramics made in Lithuania | €10-€50 |
| Wooden carvings | Carvings made from wood, often depicting traditional Lithuanian motifs | €10-€50 |
| Beer steins | Steins made of ceramic or glass, often used for drinking beer | €10-€20 |
| Chocolate | Chocolate made in Lithuania, often with unique flavors | €5-€15 |
| Honey | Honey produced in Lithuania, known for its high quality | €5-€10 |
| Cheese | Cheese made in Lithuania, often with unique flavors | €5-€10 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Independence Day | February 16 | Commemorates the declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1918 |
| Easter | March/April (variable) | Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the international labour movement |
| Mother’s Day | First Sunday in May | Honoring mothers and motherhood |
| Father’s Day | First Sunday in June | Honoring fathers and fatherhood |
| St. John’s Day | June 24 | Celebrates the summer solstice and the birth of St. John the Baptist |
| Statehood Day | July 6 | Commemorates the coronation of Mindaugas, the first King of Lithuania, in 1253 |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Christian holiday commemorating the assumption of Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Christian holiday honoring all Christian saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Lietuvos rytas |
| Online news | Delfi |
| Tv | LNK |
| Radio | M-1 |