- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Ipoh
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ipoh, Malaysia compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 2% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (₨172) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (₨181) | ₨350 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨129) | ₨147 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨107) | ₨39 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨100) | ₨60 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (₨60) | ₨30 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (₨346) | ₨80 | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨146) | ₨113 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.85 (₨73) | ₨49 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨165) | ₨250 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM86 (₨1,295) | ₨394 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.15 (₨62) | ₨174 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.03 (₨45) | ₨35 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,346 (₨20,234) | ₨29,031 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM711 (₨10,684) | ₨20,186 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM212 (₨3,180) | ₨10,000 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,325 (₨19,922) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM699 (₨10,512) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM155 (₨2,331) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM170 (₨2,555) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,729 (₨26,000) | ₨21,000 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM504 (₨7,580) | ₨2,000 | + 279% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM16 (₨240) | ₨200 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM14 (₨215) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (₨3,031) | ₨2,000 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM147 (₨2,216) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM225 (₨3,386) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (₨3,700) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 1% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM77,247 (₨1,161,397) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.46 (₨37) | ₨71 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM126 (₨1,890) | ₨1,500 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM19 (₨285) | ₨93 | + 205% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (₨140) | ₨400 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (₨460) | ₨200 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM40 (₨603) | ₨500 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM14 (₨215) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨147) | ₨80 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM18 (₨267) | ₨160 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM3.34 (₨50) | ₨60 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (₨113) | ₨20 | + 467% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (₨514) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 31% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (₨1,105) | ₨385 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (₨412) | ₨293 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM104 (₨1,569) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (₨2,104) | ₨500 | + 321% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM22 (₨338) | ₨245 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (₨180) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (₨304) | ₨1,000 | - 70% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM1,771 (₨26,628) | ₨5,000 | + 433% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (₨3.57) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM133 (₨1,999) | ₨1,000 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (₨179) | ₨120 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ipoh (Malaysia) is about the same as in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨93,776
(RM6,237)
in Ipoh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨91,000
in Akola.
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