Panevėžys vs Alytus
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Panevėžys leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Alytus where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Alytus's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Panevėžys | Alytus |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 66 | 66 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 50 | 52 |
| Climate | 79 | 76 |
| Safety | 70 | 71 |
| Summer °C | 17.1 | 16.8 |
| Winter °C | -3.4 | -4.7 |
| Top disaster risk | extreme cold / winter | extreme cold / winter |
Panevėžys vs Alytus: the short answer
Alytus comes out ahead on overall livability (66/100), only marginally above Panevėžys (66/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Alytus is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Panevėžys 50 vs Alytus 52, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Panevėžys runs warmer in summer (about 17.1°C peak vs 16.8°C in Alytus), while winter lows sit near -3.4°C in Panevėžys and -4.7°C in Alytus. On natural-disaster exposure Alytus is the safer choice (safety 71/100); the dominant modelled hazard is extreme cold / winter for Panevėžys and extreme cold / winter for Alytus.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Alytus — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Panevėžys — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Alytus — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Alytus — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Panevėžys or Alytus better to live in?
Alytus scores higher overall — 66 vs 66 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Panevėžys or Alytus?
Alytus has the lower cost of living (cost index 52 vs 50; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Panevėžys or Alytus?
Panevėžys — summer highs reach about 17.1°C versus 16.8°C in Alytus.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Panevėžys or Alytus?
Alytus (disaster-safety 71/100). Main hazard: extreme cold / winter in Panevėžys, extreme cold / winter in Alytus.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Panevėžys?
extreme cold / winter is the dominant modelled hazard for Panevėžys on our risk index.
How is the Panevėžys vs Alytus comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.