- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Egypt
- Kuantan
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuantan, Malaysia compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 124% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM33 (E£ 139) | E£ 60 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM18 (E£ 77) | E£ 37 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (E£ 32) | E£ 25 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (E£ 22) | E£ 10 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (E£ 34) | E£ 13 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (E£ 13) | E£ 5.42 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (E£ 55) | E£ 12 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM6 (E£ 27) | E£ 16 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.20 (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM16 (E£ 65) | E£ 25 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM118 (E£ 494) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.25 (E£ 18) | E£ 8 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.74 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.73 | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 277% | |||
| Housing in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 277% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,803 (E£ 11,784) | E£ 1,866 | + 531% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,047 (E£ 8,605) | E£ 2,000 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (E£ 848) | E£ 394 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,944 (E£ 12,373) | E£ 2,000 | + 519% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,900 (E£ 7,987) | E£ 1,500 | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM300 (E£ 1,261) | E£ 1,000 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM167 (E£ 702) | E£ 176 | + 299% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,650 (E£ 6,937) | E£ 3,000 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (E£ 1,380) | E£ 1,200 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM17 (E£ 72) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (E£ 79) | E£ 25 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 261% | |||
| Clothes in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 261% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM172 (E£ 721) | E£ 400 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM350 (E£ 1,471) | E£ 226 | + 550% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM181 (E£ 761) | E£ 857 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM159 (E£ 669) | E£ 800 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,588 (E£ 628,784) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.91 (E£ 8) | E£ 3.00 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (E£ 258) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (E£ 34) | E£ 24 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM5.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 50 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (E£ 189) | E£ 100 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM29 (E£ 122) | E£ 50 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6.00 (E£ 25) | E£ 19 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM10 (E£ 40) | E£ 25 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (E£ 27) | E£ 30 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (E£ 62) | E£ 50 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM48 (E£ 200) | E£ 200 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM21 (E£ 88) | E£ 60 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (E£ 189) | E£ 120 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM115 (E£ 482) | E£ 400 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (E£ 95) | E£ 25 | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM8 (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (E£ 60) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (E£ 1.01) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM77 (E£ 323) | E£ 300 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (E£ 49) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 77% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 9,549
(RM2,272)
in Kuantan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 5,400
in Al Mansurah.
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