- Cost of Living
- Estonia
- Malaysia
- Tartu
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tartu, Estonia compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.52 (RM28) | RM15 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.99 (RM25) | RM10 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.06 (RM15) | RM9 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (RM3.80) | RM6 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.68 (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.21 (RM21) | RM35 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (RM8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (RM2.79) | RM3.55 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (RM5.12) | RM12 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM37) | RM78 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.45 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.65 (RM3.25) | RM3.28 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 39% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €710 (RM3,563) | RM1,135 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €571 (RM2,865) | RM525 | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (RM781) | RM165 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €442 (RM2,215) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €324 (RM1,627) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (RM457) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (RM96) | RM136 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €440 (RM2,207) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (RM477) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (RM45) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (RM359) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (RM195) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (RM364) | RM212 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (RM469) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,013 (RM95,371) | RM109,250 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 209% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (RM70) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 44% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (RM36) | RM16 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (RM80) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €5.00 (RM25) | RM30 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.09 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (RM17) | RM8 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (RM9) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (RM10) | RM8 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (RM65) | RM14 | + 368% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (RM114) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (RM59) | RM23 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (RM194) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (RM200) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (RM32) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.23 (RM11) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (RM0.27) | RM0.24 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (RM238) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.37 (RM17) | RM13 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 202 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 20% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,711
(€740)
in Tartu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,100
in Alor Star.
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