- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- United Arab Emirates
- Kuala Lumpur
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 37 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 23 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.38 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 5.23 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.51 (Dirham 3.96) | Dirham 4.25 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.29 (Dirham 3.76) | Dirham 4.19 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM5.01 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 8 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 60 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.01 (Dirham 3.52) | Dirham 5.00 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.42 (Dirham 2.12) | Dirham 3.17 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 63% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,284 (Dirham 1,127) | Dirham 5,414 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,878 (Dirham 1,648) | Dirham 5,609 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM236 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 388 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,932 (Dirham 2,573) | Dirham 5,375 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,475 (Dirham 1,294) | Dirham 3,212 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM240 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 203 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM106 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 317 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,556 (Dirham 1,365) | Dirham 1,125 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM473 (Dirham 415) | Dirham 497 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 32 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 195 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM151 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 186 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM295 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 271 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM262 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 233 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 2% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,725 (Dirham 137,515) | Dirham 85,506 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (Dirham 1.73) | Dirham 1.75 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 107 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM19 (Dirham 17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 (Dirham 17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM56 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 50 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.06 (Dirham 4.44) | Dirham 8 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 44 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM71 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 131 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 61 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM114 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 500 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM61 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 219 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 26 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 26 | - 74% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,470 (Dirham 2,168) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (Dirham 0.31) | Dirham 0.35 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM195 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 217 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,198 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 9,367
(RM10,675)
in Kuala Lumpur.
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