- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Libya
- Kampung Baru Subang
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 1% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (4.396 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.00 (1.701 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM13 (4.511 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | RM4.20 (1.429 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.250 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM12 (4.083 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (2.722 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM8 (2.722 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 (2.382 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.17 (1.418 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.83 (1.302 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,610 (888 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,879 (639 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM270 (92 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM143 (49 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (1,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM450 (153 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM209 (71 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM384 (131 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM120 (41 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,444 (50,846 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.85 (0.629 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM127 (43 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM60 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM15 (5.104 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (28 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM23 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (34 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM200 (68 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM20 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (2.722 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.18 (0.060 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM194 (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM10 (3.402 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2016.
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Cost of living in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is about the same as in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,617 Dinar
(RM7,691)
in Kampung Baru Subang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,600 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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