- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Australia
- Kota Bharu
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Bharu, Malaysia compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Bharu (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (AU$3.72) | AU$17 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (AU$4.78) | AU$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.25 (AU$1.76) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6.00 (AU$2.01) | AU$1.50 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.80 (AU$1.95) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.84 (AU$1.62) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM6.00 (AU$2.01) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM7 (AU$2.40) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.35 (AU$1.80) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (AU$3.02) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM50 (AU$17) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM7 (AU$2.35) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.58 (AU$0.87) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kota Bharu (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,063 (AU$357) | AU$1,271 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | AU$2,559 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM129 (AU$43) | AU$645 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,290 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM400 (AU$134) | AU$860 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$215 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM150 (AU$50) | AU$55 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | AU$668 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM100 (AU$34) | AU$100 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM100 (AU$34) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Bharu (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM155 (AU$52) | AU$100 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM75 (AU$25) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM208 (AU$70) | AU$90 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM50 (AU$17) | AU$150 | - 89% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Bharu (Malaysia) is 27% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,944 (AU$52,684) | AU$25,000 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.95 (AU$0.65) | AU$1.31 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM47 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Bharu (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM20 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM25 (AU$8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM15 (AU$5.04) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM10 (AU$3.47) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.00 (AU$1.68) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM3.00 (AU$1.01) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM50 (AU$17) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Bharu (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (AU$25) | AU$47 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (AU$10) | AU$33 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (AU$15) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM150 (AU$50) | AU$100 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM5.00 (AU$1.68) | AU$16 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM5.00 (AU$1.68) | AU$5.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM30 (AU$10) | AU$4.00 | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.60 (AU$0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM500 (AU$168) | AU$52 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM10 (AU$3.36) | AU$20 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.33569
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/
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Cost of living in Kota Bharu (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,400
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,760
(RM8,223)
in Kota Bharu.
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