- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Egypt
- Miri
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miri, Malaysia vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Miri (Malaysia) is 96% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM10 (E£ 43) | E£ 53 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (E£ 62) | E£ 49 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (E£ 29) | E£ 28 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (E£ 31) | E£ 11 | + 186% | |
12 eggs, large | RM7 (E£ 30) | E£ 13 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (E£ 31) | E£ 5.42 | + 465% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (E£ 111) | E£ 13 | + 734% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM17 (E£ 72) | E£ 21 | + 238% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (E£ 30) | E£ 6 | + 371% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM17 (E£ 72) | E£ 25 | + 186% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (E£ 327) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (E£ 16) | E£ 8 | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.92 (E£ 13) | E£ 8 | + 67% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Miri (Malaysia) is 68% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,690 (E£ 11,549) | E£ 4,000 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,503 (E£ 6,453) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM233 (E£ 999) | E£ 350 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,403 (E£ 6,022) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,140 (E£ 4,896) | E£ 1,500 | + 226% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM507 (E£ 2,179) | E£ 1,000 | + 118% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM163 (E£ 700) | E£ 193 | + 262% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM2,450 (E£ 10,519) | E£ 3,000 | + 251% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM525 (E£ 2,254) | E£ 1,200 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (E£ 114) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM20 (E£ 88) | E£ 38 | + 134% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Miri (Malaysia) is 62% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM195 (E£ 836) | E£ 400 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM197 (E£ 844) | E£ 533 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (E£ 1,202) | E£ 857 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (E£ 1,288) | E£ 800 | + 61% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Miri (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM173,500 (E£ 744,909) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.09 (E£ 9) | E£ 4.44 | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM155 (E£ 665) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Miri (Malaysia) is 78% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (E£ 65) | E£ 27 | + 142% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM38 (E£ 161) | E£ 50 | + 222% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM118 (E£ 504) | E£ 100 | + 404% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (E£ 97) | E£ 50 | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (E£ 34) | E£ 34 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (E£ 59) | E£ 25 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.67 (E£ 24) | E£ 30 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (E£ 39) | E£ 15 | + 158% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (E£ 131) | E£ 50 | + 161% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Miri (Malaysia) is 65% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM70 (E£ 301) | E£ 173 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (E£ 107) | E£ 60 | + 79% | |
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 | RM178 (E£ 762) | E£ 350 | + 118% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM21 (E£ 90) | E£ 25 | + 261% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (E£ 68) | E£ 15 | + 351% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (E£ 73) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,400 (E£ 6,011) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.45 (E£ 1.95) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM275 (E£ 1,179) | E£ 300 | + 293% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (E£ 61) | E£ 40 | + 53% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Miri (Malaysia) is 53% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,875
(RM4,629)
in Miri
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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