Experience in Kaunas, Lithuania by Gintarė

What is it like to live in Kaunas? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Kaunas is a cosy, calm city. Life here is peaceful, great connection, very little traffic jams. On the other hand, night life is pretty good as well. I would definitely recommend it.

What is the student lifestyle like in Kaunas?

I would say that most students here prefer to party rather than study.

How much does it cost to live in Kaunas?

Life here is very inexpensive. You can find a room for rent for 200-500 litas per month. Also you can buy a ticket for public transport (buses and troleybuses) for 19 litas per month. Food is also inexpensive but really high quality.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Kaunas? Is there any advice you can give?

I'm pretty sure you all will be provided with a room in students dormitory for all your stay here. And only you won't like that place you will have to search for another but it is really easy to find.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Lithuanians eat a lot of potatoes. That's why you will definitely try our cepelinai, žemaičių blynai. But we also have a lot of pizzerias, Chinese and Japanese food restaurants.

What places would you recommend visiting in Kaunas?

You should definitely visit our Zoo, blind people museum in church called Soboras (you can get a feeling how does it feel to be blind), churches are very nice here as well, also you must go to Žalgiris match in our Žalgiris arena and all other great spots.

Is it good to eat out in Kaunas? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

It is really good. Prices are pretty good and food is delicious. But don't be surprised that you will have to wait for your order for a pretty long time (this was one bad thing I've heard from current Erasmuses). I cant tell my favorite places because you will definitely find yours. P.S. we have pretty good beer!!!

Is the nightlife good in Kaunas? Where is good to go?

Night time is pretty good here. On Tuesdays we have karaoke night in Dzem pub, from Thursdays till Saturdays almost all clubs are open. Erasmuses really like club called Barbara. But Dejavu, Macao and Mojo clubs in my opinion are the best.

What advice would you give future students heading to Kaunas?

Go out as often as you can (I met one Georgian girl that never went to any club while staying here (that's a pitty)), have fun, party, meet amazing people and make great memories :)