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Renting in Lithuania: Essential Vocabulary for Tenants
Looking for a flat in Vilnius? Learn the keywords for ads, contracts, and talking to landlords.
Renting an Apartment
Finding a flat ("Butas") can be stressful. While many landlords speak English, the ads (Skelbiu.lt, Aruodas.lt) are often in Lithuanian.
Reading the Ads
- Nuoma — Rent
- Butas — Apartment
- Kambarys — Room
- Ilgalaikė nuoma — Long-term rent
- Trumpalaikė nuoma — Short-term rent
- Depozitas — Deposit
Key Questions for Landlords
- Kokia kaina mėnesiui? (What is the price per month?)
- Ar komunaliniai mokesčiai įskaičiuoti? (Are utilities included? - Crucial question!)
- Kada galiu apžiūrėti? (When can I visit/inspect?)
Utilities (Mokesčiai)
In Lithuania, heating ("šildymas") can be expensive in winter.
- Šildymas — Heating
- Elektra — Electricity
- Vanduo — Water
- Internetas — Internet
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Example Message to Landlord
Sveiki, mane domina butas [Gatvė]. Ar jis dar laisvas? Kada galiu apžiūrėti? Ačiū. (Hi, I am interested in the flat at [Street]. Is it still free? When can I visit? Thanks.)
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