Erasmus in Kaunas

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Kaunas

Are you thinking of doing your Erasmus in Kaunas? This city is about an hour from Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Kaunas has many green landscapes, forests, meadows and rivers. It is the second-largest city in Lithuania and one of the cities with the most students in the country. Keep reading to find out why Kaunas is one of the best cities to live your Erasmus experience.

Cost of living in Kaunas, Lithuania

The cost of living for a student in Kaunas is quite affordable when compared to other big European cities. The price of accommodation will always depend on its location and characteristics. If you are interested in renting a studio apartment you should know that you can find it from €340 per month. Most students who come to Kaunas decide to rent a spare room in a shared flat with other young people. The prices of the spare rooms range from €200 onwards, and the average is €250 per month.

Depending on where you live, you can walk to places, but if you need to use public transport, we recommend you buy the monthly travel pass to save some money.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Kaunas

Kaunas is a city where you can make many fun plans since many young people live there and the nightlife is very lively. In the downtown area and the area near the castle, you can find most of the bars, pubs and clubs. Also in Kaunas, there is a wide variety of venues, so you can find music for all tastes.

With the arrival of good weather, many young people take advantage of it and go to lakes and parks, such as the Neman and Neris Confluence Park, where they can relax and enjoy the sun. We recommend you also visit Aleksotas and take the funicular for wonderful views.

Culture and gastronomy in Kaunas

Lithuanian gastronomy can be quite particular, but we encourage you to try its typical dishes. Some of the typical dishes are, for example, saltibarsciai, a cold beetroot soup, or cepelinai, a type of dumpling made from mashed potatoes filled with meat and usually served with curd cheese or mushrooms. If you feel like trying something sweet, we recommend the blynai, thin pancakes that can be filled, or the Sakotis cake, which looks like a tree-shaped cake and can be decorated with chocolate, flowers or fruit.

One of the main cultural attractions of the city is the Kaunas Castle, which has now been converted into an art gallery, where festivals are also occasionally held. One of the most striking museums in Kaunas is the Kaunas Museum for the blind, located in the church of St. Michael the Archangel, a dark place that you have to experience by touch, sound and smell, to live the experience as a blind person.

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Kaunas, Lithuania

• Kaunas is one of the cities with the most students in Lithuania, you can meet people from many different places in a city with a great student atmosphere.

• Living in Kaunas, you can enter a different culture and also enjoy Lithuanian cuisine.

• Vilnius, the country's capital, is less than two hours from Kaunas.

Cheap student accommodation in Kaunas

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