- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Algeria
- Kuantan
- 'Ain Temouchent
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuantan, Malaysia compared to 'Ain Temouchent, Algeria
Currency:
Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 53% more expensive than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM33 (965 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM18 (536 Dinar) | 689 Dinar | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (225 Dinar) | 205 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (157 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 (234 Dinar) | 120 Dinar | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (88 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (385 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM6 (185 Dinar) | 150 Dinar | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.20 (152 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 408% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM16 (456 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM118 (3,441 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 588% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.25 (124 Dinar) | 90 Dinar | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.74 (110 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 495% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,803 (82,090 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,047 (59,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (5,907 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,944 (86,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,900 (55,636 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM300 (8,785 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM167 (4,888 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | RM1,650 (48,322 Dinar) | 76,312 Dinar | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (9,613 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM17 (503 Dinar) | 563 Dinar | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (547 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 9% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 71% more expensive than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM172 (5,025 Dinar) | 4,262 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM350 (10,249 Dinar) | 5,235 Dinar | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM181 (5,300 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM159 (4,661 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,588 (4,380,232 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.91 (56 Dinar) | 28 Dinar | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (1,798 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (234 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM5.00 (146 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (1,318 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM29 (849 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6.00 (176 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM10 (281 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (190 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (124 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (430 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM48 (1,392 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (615 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (1,318 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM115 (3,357 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (659 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM8 (242 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (415 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 17% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM77 (2,249 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 68% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (339 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
254,000 Dinar
in 'Ain Temouchent
you would need to make just about 241,704 Dinar
(RM8,254)
in Kuantan.
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