- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Ethiopia
- Miri
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miri, Malaysia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miri (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM10 (54 Birr) | 158 Birr | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (78 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (36 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (40 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (38 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (35 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (143 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM14 (76 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 | + 398% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (412 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.49 (19 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.15 (17 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Miri (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,690 (14,522 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,503 (8,113 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM233 (1,256 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,583 (8,548 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,140 (6,156 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM507 (2,740 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM163 (880 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,450 (13,226 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM525 (2,834 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (129 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM20 (110 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Miri (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM206 (1,112 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM226 (1,220 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (1,512 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (1,620 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Miri (Malaysia) is 11% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM173,500 (936,649 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.09 (11 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM155 (837 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Miri (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (82 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM38 (202 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM118 (634 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (121 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (42 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (75 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.35 (29 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (49 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (164 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Miri (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM70 (378 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (135 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (243 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM178 (958 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 | + 284% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (92 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 356% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM65 (351 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.45 (2.45 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM275 (1,482 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (77 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 357 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Miri (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
60,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 54,500 Birr
(RM10,095)
in Miri.
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