- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Ethiopia
- Miri
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miri, Malaysia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miri (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM9 (48 Birr) | 174 Birr | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (71 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (36 Birr) | 124 Birr | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (41 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (41 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (39 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (142 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM14 (75 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (35 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM15 (81 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 396% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (410 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.49 (19 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.50 (19 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Miri (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,690 (14,462 Birr) | 23,842 Birr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,503 (8,079 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM192 (1,030 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,325 (7,124 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,140 (6,130 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM507 (2,728 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM163 (876 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,600 (13,977 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM545 (2,929 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM26 (137 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM20 (106 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Miri (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM178 (959 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM238 (1,277 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (1,613 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (1,613 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Miri (Malaysia) is 25% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM173,500 (932,728 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (11 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM196 (1,055 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Miri (Malaysia) is 11% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (82 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM38 (202 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM118 (632 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (121 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (41 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (71 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (35 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (46 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM36 (192 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Miri (Malaysia) is 11% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM70 (376 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM23 (125 Birr) | 126 Birr | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (242 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM178 (954 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM21 (113 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (85 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 282% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (92 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 354% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM65 (349 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.45 (2.44 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM275 (1,476 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (72 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 382 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Miri (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
62,500 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 57,407 Birr
(RM10,679)
in Miri.
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