- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Sudan
- Kuala Lumpur
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM9 (42 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM9 (40 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (42 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.38 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | RM7 (33 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.30 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (49 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (43 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.37 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM5.01 (23 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM64 (298 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.36 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.42 (11 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,284 (5,946 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,860 (8,616 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM238 (1,103 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,720 (12,598 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,446 (6,698 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM201 (932 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM106 (491 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | RM1,671 (7,737 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM460 (2,130 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (88 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (103 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM260 (1,204 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM168 (776 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM288 (1,334 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM232 (1,073 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,237 (667,950 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (9 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (283 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 183% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM21 (97 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (53 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 (86 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 (270 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (95 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (54 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (74 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.34 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (33 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (170 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (358 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (137 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM163 (754 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM61 (284 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (134 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (72 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (36 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,109 (9,766 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (1.66 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM194 (897 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM8 (36 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 22,291 Pound
(RM4,814)
in Kuala Lumpur
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
19,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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