- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Turkey
- Kuantan
- Adapazarı
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuantan, Malaysia compared to Adapazarı, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 35% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM33 (27TL) | 18TL | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM18 (15TL) | 19TL | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (6TL) | 6.00TL | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (4.38TL) | 3.63TL | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (7TL) | 6.00TL | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (2.46TL) | 4.50TL | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (11TL) | 17TL | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM6 (5.16TL) | 4.83TL | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.20 (4.26TL) | 4.17TL | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM16 (13TL) | 8TL | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM118 (96TL) | 17TL | + 477% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.25 (3.48TL) | 4.67TL | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.74 (3.06TL) | 1.00TL | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 94% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,803 (2,294TL) | 1,133TL | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,047 (1,675TL) | 1,000TL | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (165TL) | 200TL | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,944 (2,409TL) | 800TL | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,900 (1,555TL) | 600TL | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM300 (246TL) | 150TL | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM167 (137TL) | 60TL | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,650 (1,351TL) | 975TL | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (269TL) | 500TL | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM17 (14TL) | 25TL | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (15TL) | 11TL | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 126% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM172 (140TL) | 150TL | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM350 (286TL) | 75TL | + 282% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM181 (148TL) | 267TL | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM159 (130TL) | 200TL | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,588 (122,431TL) | 95,000TL | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.91 (1.57TL) | 5.50TL | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (50TL) | 35TL | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (7TL) | 5.00TL | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM5.00 (4.09TL) | 3.00TL | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (37TL) | 15TL | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM29 (24TL) | 8TL | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6.00 (4.91TL) | 8TL | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM10 (8TL) | 10TL | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (5.32TL) | 14TL | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (3.48TL) | 11TL | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (12TL) | 18TL | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM48 (39TL) | 55TL | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (17TL) | 25TL | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (37TL) | 40TL | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM115 (94TL) | 75TL | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (18TL) | 45TL | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM8 (7TL) | 10TL | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (12TL) | 15TL | - 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM550 (450TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (0.20TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM77 (63TL) | 50TL | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (9TL) | 12TL | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 4,069TL
(RM4,972)
in Kuantan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,200TL
in Adapazarı.
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