- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Ethiopia
- Miri
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miri, Malaysia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miri (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM10 (70 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (100 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (47 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (52 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (49 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (50 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (181 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM17 (117 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (48 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM17 (116 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 561% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (532 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (26 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.04 (21 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Miri (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,690 (18,785 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,503 (10,495 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM233 (1,625 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,403 (9,794 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,140 (7,963 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM507 (3,544 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM163 (1,138 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,450 (17,109 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM525 (3,666 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (186 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM20 (142 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Miri (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM195 (1,360 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM197 (1,373 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (1,955 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (2,095 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Miri (Malaysia) is 46% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM173,500 (1,211,592 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.09 (15 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM155 (1,082 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Miri (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (106 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM38 (262 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM118 (821 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (157 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (55 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (97 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.67 (40 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (63 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (212 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Miri (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM70 (489 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (175 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (314 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM178 (1,240 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM21 (147 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (110 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 245% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (119 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 293% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.45 (3.17 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM275 (1,917 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (100 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 663 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Miri (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
119,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 105,404 Birr
(RM15,094)
in Miri.
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