- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- Malaysia
- Vilnius
- Kuala Lumpur
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Vilnius (Lithuania) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
| Food | 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 15% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 14.73 Lt (RM16.55) | RM14.89 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13.85 Lt (RM15.56) | RM10.81 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 8.07 Lt (RM9.06) | RM7.38 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.02 Lt (RM3.39) | RM6.21 | 45% |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.08 Lt (RM6.83) | RM4.88 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 Lt (RM5.82) | RM3.75 | 55% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10.71 Lt (RM12.04) | RM15 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.54 Lt (RM3.98) | RM9.69 | 59% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.58 Lt (RM2.90) | RM7.29 | 60% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.65 Lt (RM2.97) | RM9.56 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 Lt (RM27) | RM67 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Lt (RM5.05) | RM4.74 | 6% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.49 Lt (RM2.80) | RM3.23 | 13% |
| Housing | 31% | ||
| Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 31% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,589 Lt (RM1,785) | RM3,250 | 45% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 605 Lt (RM680) | RM236 | 188% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 37 Lt (RM41) | RM170 | 76% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,114 Lt (RM2,376) | RM2,382 | 0% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 320 Lt (RM360) | RM514 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 Lt (RM42) | RM21 | 97% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 Lt (RM34) | RM27 | 26% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 1% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 281 Lt (RM316) | RM258 | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 142 Lt (RM160) | RM183 | 13% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 230 Lt (RM258) | RM254 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 278 Lt (RM313) | RM221 | 41% |
| Transportation | 34% | ||
| Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 34% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,208 Lt (RM67,647) | RM181,429 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.97 Lt (RM5.58) | RM1.93 | 189% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 95 Lt (RM107) | RM134 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 20 Lt (RM23) | RM18.58 | 21% |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 7% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 17.90 Lt (RM20) | RM24 | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17.43 Lt (RM19.58) | RM15.57 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9.22 Lt (RM10.36) | RM7.86 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9.29 Lt (RM10.43) | RM13.50 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.43 Lt (RM4.97) | RM5.89 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6.63 Lt (RM7.44) | RM6.71 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Lt (RM28) | RM39 | 29% |
| Entertainment | 11% | ||
| Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 11% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 Lt (RM47) | RM93 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Lt (RM38) | RM25 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Lt (RM140) | RM113 | 24% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 118 Lt (RM132) | RM171 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15.60 Lt (RM17.53) | RM29 | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 6.11 Lt (RM6.87) | RM11.64 | 41% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 5.59 Lt (RM6.28) | RM17.31 | 64% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 611 Lt (RM687) | RM467 | 47% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Lt (RM0.34) | RM0.28 | 21% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 181 Lt (RM203) | RM164 | 24% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 9.23 Lt (RM10.37) | RM10.07 | 3% |
| TOTAL | 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,623 prices entered by 380 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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