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

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Miri (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM10 (47 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (67 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (31 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (34 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | RM7 (32 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (33 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (120 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM17 (78 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (32 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM17 (77 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (354 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (17 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.04 (14 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Miri (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,690 (12,484 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,503 (6,974 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM233 (1,080 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,403 (6,509 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,140 (5,292 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM507 (2,355 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM163 (756 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | RM2,450 (11,370 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM525 (2,436 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (123 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM20 (95 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Miri (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM195 (904 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM197 (913 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (1,299 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (1,392 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Miri (Malaysia) is 58% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM173,500 (805,164 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.09 (10 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM155 (719 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 619% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Miri (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (71 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM38 (174 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM118 (545 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (104 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (37 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (64 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.67 (26 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (42 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (141 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Miri (Malaysia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM70 (325 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (116 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (209 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM178 (824 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM21 (97 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (73 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (79 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.45 (2.10 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM275 (1,274 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (66 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Miri (Malaysia) is 58% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 60,114 Pound
(RM12,954)
in Miri
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
38,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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