- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- Malaysia
- Vilnius
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vilnius, Lithuania compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 41% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €1.30 (RM7) | RM15 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.89 (RM25) | RM10 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €0.71 (RM3.57) | RM9 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (RM4.42) | RM6 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €0.40 (RM1.99) | RM4.75 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.37 (RM1.85) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €1.04 (RM5.20) | RM35 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.24 (RM1.21) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.19 (RM0.96) | RM3.55 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.23 (RM1.18) | RM12 | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €1.59 (RM8) | RM78 | - 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.59 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.21 (RM1.08) | RM3.28 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 8% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €234 (RM1,176) | RM1,135 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €141 (RM708) | RM525 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €43 (RM216) | RM165 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €124 (RM621) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €73 (RM365) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €21 (RM108) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €10 (RM50) | RM136 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €358 (RM1,797) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (RM515) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RM39) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €15 (RM78) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €9 (RM47) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (RM452) | RM212 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (RM532) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 34% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €5,050 (RM25,386) | RM109,250 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.36 (RM1.83) | RM1.96 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €8 (RM42) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (RM36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 67% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.05 (RM20) | RM16 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.95 (RM30) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (RM162) | RM30 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.98 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.19 (RM16) | RM8 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (RM10) | RM8 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (RM48) | RM14 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (RM116) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €3.35 (RM17) | RM23 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (RM290) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €7 (RM35) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.49 (RM2.45) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €0.52 (RM2.62) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €552 (RM2,775) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (RM0.54) | RM0.24 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €13 (RM67) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €0.84 (RM4.24) | RM13 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 680 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 15% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
RM3,100
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM2,638
(€525)
in Vilnius.
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