- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Taiping
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiping, Malaysia compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiping (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (₨187) | ₨150 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (₨184) | ₨300 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨122) | ₨225 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.00 (₨87) | ₨99 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM2.00 (₨35) | ₨79 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM1.00 (₨17) | ₨30 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM6.00 (₨105) | ₨300 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM5.00 (₨87) | ₨162 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM2.00 (₨35) | ₨80 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (₨136) | ₨100 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM42 (₨735) | ₨850 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM2.00 (₨35) | ₨80 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM1.00 (₨17) | ₨100 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Taiping (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,220 (₨21,337) | ₨20,330 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM625 (₨10,933) | ₨7,000 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM198 (₨3,464) | ₨5,041 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM850 (₨14,869) | ₨25,000 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM500 (₨8,746) | ₨10,000 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM125 (₨2,187) | ₨8,000 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM99 (₨1,732) | ₨1,000 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM775 (₨13,557) | ₨100,000 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (₨7,740) | ₨25,000 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (₨437) | ₨300 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (₨210) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Taiping (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM160 (₨2,799) | ₨2,500 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM137 (₨2,396) | ₨4,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM122 (₨2,125) | ₨4,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM207 (₨3,612) | ₨3,000 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Taiping (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM12,250 (₨214,283) | ₨570,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.17 (₨38) | ₨66 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM23 (₨402) | ₨500 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiping (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨80 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM2.00 (₨35) | ₨50 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (₨210) | ₨100 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM2.00 (₨35) | ₨100 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM1.00 (₨17) | ₨300 | - 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM2.00 (₨35) | ₨100 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM16 (₨280) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiping (Malaysia) is 32% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (₨1,050) | ₨1,000 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (₨525) | ₨400 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM70 (₨1,224) | ₨5,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM25 (₨437) | ₨800 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM7 (₨127) | ₨80 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (₨249) | ₨100 | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM2.00 (₨35) | ₨1.50 | + 2232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM75 (₨1,312) | ₨1,500 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (₨249) | ₨200 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiping (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨60,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨49,189
(RM2,812)
in Taiping.
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