- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Egypt
- Kuantan
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuantan, Malaysia compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 110% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM33 (E£ 142) | E£ 60 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM18 (E£ 79) | E£ 42 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (E£ 33) | E£ 28 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (E£ 23) | E£ 11 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (E£ 35) | E£ 13 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (E£ 13) | E£ 5.42 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (E£ 57) | E£ 13 | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM6 (E£ 27) | E£ 21 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.20 (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM16 (E£ 67) | E£ 25 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM118 (E£ 508) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.25 (E£ 18) | E£ 8 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.74 (E£ 16) | E£ 8 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 65% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,803 (E£ 12,113) | E£ 4,000 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,047 (E£ 8,845) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (E£ 872) | E£ 350 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,944 (E£ 12,719) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,900 (E£ 8,210) | E£ 1,500 | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM300 (E£ 1,296) | E£ 1,000 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM167 (E£ 721) | E£ 193 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,650 (E£ 7,130) | E£ 3,000 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (E£ 1,418) | E£ 1,200 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM17 (E£ 74) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (E£ 81) | E£ 38 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 135% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM172 (E£ 742) | E£ 400 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM350 (E£ 1,512) | E£ 533 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM181 (E£ 782) | E£ 857 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM159 (E£ 688) | E£ 800 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,588 (E£ 646,349) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.91 (E£ 8) | E£ 4.44 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (E£ 265) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (E£ 35) | E£ 27 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM5.00 (E£ 22) | E£ 50 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (E£ 194) | E£ 100 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM29 (E£ 125) | E£ 50 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6.00 (E£ 26) | E£ 34 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM10 (E£ 41) | E£ 25 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (E£ 28) | E£ 30 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (E£ 18) | E£ 15 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (E£ 63) | E£ 50 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM48 (E£ 205) | E£ 173 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (E£ 91) | E£ 60 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (E£ 194) | E£ 120 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM115 (E£ 495) | E£ 350 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (E£ 97) | E£ 25 | + 289% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM8 (E£ 36) | E£ 15 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (E£ 61) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (E£ 1.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM77 (E£ 332) | E£ 300 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (E£ 50) | E£ 40 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,658
(RM4,087)
in Kuantan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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