Cost of living in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 20% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 15% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (107 kr) | 127 kr | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (79 kr) | 93 kr | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 (40 kr) | 58 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (15 kr) | 16 kr | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (38 kr) | 37 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (34 kr) | 41 kr | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.88 (65 kr) | 52 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.17 (13 kr) | 33 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (16 kr) | 18 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (121 kr) | 118 kr | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (26 kr) | 25 kr | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 7% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,472 (16,304 kr) | 15,276 kr | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €854 (9,463 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (2,712 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €780 (8,642 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €535 (5,928 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (1,437 kr) | 410 kr | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (122 kr) | 359 kr | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €267 (2,955 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (935 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (75 kr) | 67 kr | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (147 kr) | 166 kr | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 (684 kr) | 992 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (297 kr) | 419 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (828 kr) | 933 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (936 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,210 (234,974 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (17 kr) | 17 kr | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (326 kr) | 621 kr | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (79 kr) | 334 kr | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 16% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (82 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (85 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (524 kr) | 260 kr | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (47 kr) | 41 kr | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (39 kr) | 31 kr | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (45 kr) | 28 kr | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (20 kr) | 28 kr | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (248 kr) | 295 kr | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (372 kr) | 513 kr | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (173 kr) | 289 kr | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (632 kr) | 819 kr | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (767 kr) | 857 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (95 kr) | 139 kr | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (42 kr) | 43 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (45 kr) | 83 kr | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €442 (4,896 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.61 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (301 kr) | 290 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (55 kr) | 67 kr | - 18% | |
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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 130 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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