- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Ethiopia
- Miri
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miri, Malaysia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miri (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM10 (56 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (80 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (37 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (41 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (39 Birr) | 45 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (40 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (144 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM17 (93 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (38 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM17 (93 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 406% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (423 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (21 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.04 (17 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Miri (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,690 (14,937 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,503 (8,345 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM233 (1,292 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,583 (8,792 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,140 (6,332 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM507 (2,818 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM163 (905 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,450 (13,604 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM525 (2,915 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (148 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM20 (113 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Miri (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM195 (1,082 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM197 (1,092 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (1,555 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (1,666 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Miri (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM173,500 (963,420 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.09 (12 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM155 (861 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 120 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Miri (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (85 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM38 (208 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 281% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM118 (652 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (125 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (44 Birr) | 77 Birr | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (77 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.67 (32 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (50 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (169 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Miri (Malaysia) is 34% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM70 (389 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (139 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (250 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM178 (986 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM21 (117 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (87 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 270% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (95 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 329% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.45 (2.52 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM275 (1,524 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (79 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 15% | |
| 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 516 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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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
85,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 75,555 Birr
(RM13,606)
in Miri.
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