- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Seremban
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seremban, Malaysia compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seremban (Malaysia) is 1% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM8 (元12) | 元10 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (元22) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6 (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (元11) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (元4.71) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (元38) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.49 (元5.47) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (元138) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.63 (元5.69) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.50 (元5.50) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Seremban (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,123 (元3,332) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,201 (元1,886) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM194 (元305) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,200 (元1,883) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM700 (元1,099) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (元235) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,779 (元2,792) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (元470) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM16 (元26) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (元36) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Seremban (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM300 (元471) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 (元235) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM223 (元351) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM250 (元392) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Seremban (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM116,636 (元183,058) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.99 (元3.12) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Seremban (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (元39) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM30 (元47) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (元16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (元19) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (元11) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (元37) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Seremban (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM58 (元90) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (元41) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM28 (元44) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM130 (元204) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM18 (元28) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM6 (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (元27) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM70 (元110) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM25 (元39) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seremban (Malaysia) is about the same as in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元10,118
(RM6,447)
in Seremban
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Aksu.
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