As of November 12, 2026, Lithuania is cheaper than Hungary for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $104 in Lithuania against $107 in Hungary, a gap of 2.6%. Over the past year Lithuania has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+2.9% after inflation, against +0.3%). Both sit at US advisory Level 1.
| Measure | Hungary | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $107 | $104 |
| Lean day | $51 | $50 |
| Comfortable day | $236 | $224 |
| Real change, 12 months | +0.3% | +2.9% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −0.9% | +4.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | −13.5% | −6.1% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.5 · Effortless | 4.2 · Well set up |
| Index score | 60 | 63 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep | Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Shoulder months | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov | May, Sep |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
A grand capital on thermal water, with a currency prone to sharp swings.
The catchBudapest hotel prices have converged on western Europe, and inflation was the EU's highest for a stretch.
Baroque Vilnius and the Curonian Spit, at the lowest prices in the Baltics.
The catchCompact and low-key, with fewer headline sights than its neighbors. Check the current advisory on the Belarus border.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.