- Cost of Living
- Estonia
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- Tartu
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tartu, Estonia compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.52 (RM26) | RM15 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.98 (RM24) | RM10 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.12 (RM15) | RM9 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (RM3.47) | RM6 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.64 (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.97 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.24 (RM20) | RM35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (RM8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.48 (RM2.28) | RM3.55 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (RM5.19) | RM12 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM35) | RM78 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.51 (RM2.42) | RM3.28 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 32% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €711 (RM3,392) | RM1,135 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €519 (RM2,475) | RM525 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (RM767) | RM165 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €433 (RM2,067) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €319 (RM1,521) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (RM538) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (RM87) | RM136 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €417 (RM1,988) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (RM477) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (RM30) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (RM321) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (RM179) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (RM346) | RM212 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (RM496) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,225 (RM86,937) | RM109,250 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (RM5.72) | RM1.96 | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (RM64) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 71% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (RM37) | RM16 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (RM76) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (RM127) | RM30 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (RM16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (RM16) | RM8 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (RM9) | RM8 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (RM59) | RM14 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 39% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (RM112) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (RM59) | RM23 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (RM184) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (RM194) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (RM29) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.56 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.25 (RM11) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €630 (RM3,004) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.43 (RM2.05) | RM0.24 | + 755% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (RM240) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.46 (RM16) | RM13 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 178 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 21% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,239
(€889)
in Tartu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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