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Cost of living in Ipoh, Malaysia compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (₨235) | ₨500 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (₨215) | ₨375 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨146) | ₨200 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨114) | ₨44 | + 160% | |
12 eggs, large | RM5.57 (₨95) | ₨50 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.40 (₨75) | ₨33 | + 125% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (₨396) | ₨90 | + 340% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨177) | ₨99 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (₨68) | ₨43 | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (₨200) | ₨165 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM84 (₨1,425) | ₨300 | + 375% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.88 (₨66) | ₨143 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.95 (₨50) | ₨38 | + 33% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,816 (₨30,970) | ₨25,413 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM913 (₨15,573) | ₨17,667 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (₨3,667) | ₨6,525 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,657 (₨28,261) | ₨15,137 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM913 (₨15,562) | ₨10,000 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM153 (₨2,615) | ₨10,000 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM172 (₨2,934) | ₨1,000 | + 193% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM1,950 (₨33,251) | ₨25,500 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM467 (₨7,956) | ₨6,000 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (₨362) | ₨150 | + 141% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (₨270) | ₨900 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 11% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (₨3,809) | ₨2,000 | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM146 (₨2,490) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM224 (₨3,820) | ₨4,000 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM255 (₨4,349) | ₨4,000 | + 9% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM116,984 (₨1,995,048) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.03 (₨35) | ₨73 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM113 (₨1,927) | ₨2,750 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM24 (₨404) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 44% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (₨148) | ₨400 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM33 (₨554) | ₨200 | + 177% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM50 (₨853) | ₨500 | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM15 (₨252) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨186) | ₨80 | + 132% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM19 (₨318) | ₨160 | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.47 (₨76) | ₨60 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (₨129) | ₨20 | + 544% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (₨398) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (₨1,109) | ₨385 | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM23 (₨397) | ₨293 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM270 (₨4,605) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM121 (₨2,068) | ₨500 | + 314% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM24 (₨401) | ₨245 | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM11 (₨192) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (₨305) | ₨1,000 | - 70% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.27 (₨4.55) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM151 (₨2,572) | ₨1,000 | + 157% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (₨229) | ₨120 | + 91% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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 ₨82,914
(RM4,862)
in Ipoh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨82,000
in Akola.
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