- Cost of Living
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- Kuantan
- Agra
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Cost of living in Kuantan, Malaysia vs Agra, India
Currency:
Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 86% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (₨384) | ₨266 | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (₨227) | ₨158 | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (₨134) | ₨159 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (₨93) | ₨43 | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 (₨139) | ₨74 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (₨52) | ₨44 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (₨229) | ₨87 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM6 (₨110) | ₨98 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.20 (₨91) | ₨16 | + 477% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM16 (₨272) | ₨89 | + 206% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM118 (₨2,052) | ₨643 | + 219% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.83 (₨67) | ₨75 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.74 (₨65) | ₨26 | + 149% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 20% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,803 (₨48,961) | ₨32,879 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,047 (₨35,753) | ₨12,000 | + 198% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (₨3,523) | ₨5,606 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,944 (₨51,409) | ₨34,867 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,900 (₨33,183) | ₨17,478 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM300 (₨5,239) | ₨8,312 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM167 (₨2,915) | ₨1,366 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM1,650 (₨28,821) | ₨30,500 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (₨5,733) | ₨9,000 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM17 (₨300) | ₨1,225 | - 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (₨326) | ₨1,040 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 105% | |||
Clothes in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 105% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM172 (₨2,997) | ₨3,233 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM350 (₨6,113) | ₨2,333 | + 162% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM181 (₨3,161) | ₨3,625 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM159 (₨2,780) | ₨2,167 | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 61% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM141,667 (₨2,474,187) | ₨758,843 | + 226% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.96 (₨34) | ₨57 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (₨1,073) | ₨945 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (₨140) | ₨220 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM5.00 (₨87) | ₨625 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (₨786) | ₨1,000 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM29 (₨506) | ₨175 | + 189% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6.00 (₨105) | ₨229 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM10 (₨167) | ₨317 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (₨114) | ₨50 | + 127% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (₨74) | ₨55 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (₨256) | ₨125 | + 105% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM44 (₨764) | ₨1,236 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM23 (₨402) | ₨400 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (₨786) | ₨750 | + 5% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM103 (₨1,805) | ₨1,775 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (₨393) | ₨2,167 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM8 (₨144) | ₨150 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (₨247) | ₨140 | + 77% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨15,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (₨4.20) | ₨2.00 | + 110% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM77 (₨1,342) | ₨1,500 | - 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM11 (₨197) | ₨190 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on October 29, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨132,179
(RM7,568)
in Kuantan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨97,000
in Agra.
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