- Cost of Living
- Lithuania
- Malaysia
- Vilnius
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vilnius, Lithuania compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 42% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €1.30 (RM6) | RM15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.99 (RM24) | RM10 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €0.71 (RM3.40) | RM9 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (RM4.52) | RM6 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €0.40 (RM1.90) | RM4.75 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.37 (RM1.76) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €1.04 (RM4.96) | RM35 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.24 (RM1.15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.19 (RM0.91) | RM3.55 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.23 (RM1.12) | RM12 | - 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €1.59 (RM8) | RM78 | - 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.21 (RM1.03) | RM3.28 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 12% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €234 (RM1,120) | RM1,135 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €141 (RM674) | RM525 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €43 (RM206) | RM165 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €124 (RM592) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €73 (RM348) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €21 (RM103) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €10 (RM46) | RM136 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €354 (RM1,696) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (RM465) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RM37) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RM37) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €15 (RM74) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €9 (RM45) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (RM387) | RM212 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (RM530) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 36% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €5,050 (RM24,171) | RM109,250 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.36 (RM1.75) | RM1.96 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €8 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 (RM30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 74% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.78 (RM28) | RM16 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.29 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (RM145) | RM30 | + 383% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.08 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (RM16) | RM8 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (RM6) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.62 (RM13) | RM8 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (RM61) | RM14 | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (RM119) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €3.35 (RM16) | RM23 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (RM239) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €7 (RM34) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (RM35) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.49 (RM2.33) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €0.52 (RM2.50) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €548 (RM2,625) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (RM0.66) | RM0.24 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €13 (RM64) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €0.84 (RM4.03) | RM13 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 654 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 17% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
RM3,500
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM2,912
(€608)
in Vilnius.
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