- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Iran
- Kuantan
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuantan, Malaysia compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 57% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM33 (﷼ 355,906) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 137% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM18 (﷼ 197,613) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (﷼ 82,825) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (﷼ 57,736) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 147% | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 (﷼ 86,230) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (﷼ 32,395) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (﷼ 141,807) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM6 (﷼ 68,129) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.20 (﷼ 56,176) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM16 (﷼ 168,163) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM118 (﷼ 1,268,791) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.25 (﷼ 45,892) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.74 (﷼ 40,406) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 175% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,803 (﷼ 30,272,053) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,047 (﷼ 22,105,576) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (﷼ 2,178,271) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,944 (﷼ 31,785,208) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,900 (﷼ 20,516,618) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM300 (﷼ 3,239,466) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 224% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM167 (﷼ 1,802,590) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM1,650 (﷼ 17,819,438) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (﷼ 3,544,796) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM17 (﷼ 185,431) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (﷼ 201,813) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 31% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 67% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM172 (﷼ 1,853,115) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM350 (﷼ 3,779,377) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 139% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM181 (﷼ 1,954,294) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM159 (﷼ 1,718,688) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | - 43% | |
Transportation | + 131% | |||
Transportation in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 131% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,588 (﷼ 1,615,284,109) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 187% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.91 (﷼ 20,650) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (﷼ 663,131) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 134% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (﷼ 86,386) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM5.00 (﷼ 53,991) | ﷼ 110,000 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (﷼ 485,920) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 216% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM29 (﷼ 313,148) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6.00 (﷼ 64,789) | ﷼ 91,667 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM10 (﷼ 103,504) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (﷼ 70,188) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (﷼ 45,892) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (﷼ 158,543) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 26% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM48 (﷼ 513,386) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (﷼ 226,736) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (﷼ 485,920) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM115 (﷼ 1,237,886) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (﷼ 242,960) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM8 (﷼ 89,085) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (﷼ 152,975) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (﷼ 2,597) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM77 (﷼ 829,506) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (﷼ 124,846) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on October 13, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 43% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 93,228,770
(RM8,634)
in Kuantan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 65,400,000
in Abadan.
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