- Cost of Living
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- Kuantan
- Al Mansurah
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Cost of living in Kuantan, Malaysia vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 88% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (E£ 95) | E£ 53 | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (E£ 56) | E£ 49 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (E£ 33) | E£ 28 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (E£ 23) | E£ 11 | + 114% | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 (E£ 34) | E£ 13 | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (E£ 13) | E£ 5.42 | + 138% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (E£ 56) | E£ 13 | + 323% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM6 (E£ 27) | E£ 21 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.20 (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 257% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM16 (E£ 67) | E£ 25 | + 168% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM118 (E£ 505) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.83 (E£ 16) | E£ 8 | + 117% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.74 (E£ 16) | E£ 8 | + 114% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 67% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,803 (E£ 12,045) | E£ 4,000 | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,047 (E£ 8,796) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (E£ 867) | E£ 350 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,944 (E£ 12,647) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,900 (E£ 8,163) | E£ 1,500 | + 444% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM300 (E£ 1,289) | E£ 1,000 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM167 (E£ 717) | E£ 193 | + 271% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM1,650 (E£ 7,090) | E£ 3,000 | + 136% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (E£ 1,410) | E£ 1,200 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM17 (E£ 74) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (E£ 80) | E£ 38 | + 114% | |
Clothes | + 134% | |||
Clothes in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 134% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM172 (E£ 737) | E£ 400 | + 84% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM350 (E£ 1,504) | E£ 533 | + 182% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM181 (E£ 778) | E£ 857 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM159 (E£ 684) | E£ 800 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM141,667 (E£ 608,681) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.96 (E£ 8) | E£ 4.44 | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (E£ 264) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (E£ 34) | E£ 27 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM5.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 50 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (E£ 193) | E£ 100 | + 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM29 (E£ 125) | E£ 50 | + 149% | |
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 | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (E£ 28) | E£ 30 | - 7% | |
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 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM44 (E£ 188) | E£ 173 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM23 (E£ 99) | E£ 60 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (E£ 193) | E£ 120 | + 61% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM103 (E£ 444) | E£ 350 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (E£ 97) | E£ 25 | + 287% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM8 (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 136% | |
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£ 1.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM77 (E£ 330) | E£ 300 | + 10% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM11 (E£ 49) | E£ 40 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuantan (Malaysia) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,340
(RM4,036)
in Kuantan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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