- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
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- Seremban
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seremban, Malaysia compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Seremban (Malaysia) is 76% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM8 (1,033 £) | 3,000 £ | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (1,822 £) | 1,290 £ | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6 (819 £) | 750 £ | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (909 £) | 230 £ | + 295% | |
12 eggs, large | RM7 (873 £) | 580 £ | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (396 £) | 175 £ | + 127% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (3,223 £) | 469 £ | + 588% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (1,024 £) | 244 £ | + 320% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.49 (461 £) | 133 £ | + 246% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 (974 £) | 400 £ | + 144% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (11,631 £) | 2,500 £ | + 365% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.63 (480 £) | 370 £ | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.50 (463 £) | 69 £ | + 570% | |
Housing | + 178% | |||
Housing in Seremban (Malaysia) is 178% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,123 (280,679 £) | 66,663 £ | + 321% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,201 (158,839 £) | 34,410 £ | + 362% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM194 (25,674 £) | 11,228 £ | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,200 (158,659 £) | 30,000 £ | + 429% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM700 (92,551 £) | 16,517 £ | + 460% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 6,032 £ | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (19,765 £) | 6,657 £ | + 197% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM1,779 (235,186 £) | 157,474 £ | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (39,599 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM16 (2,149 £) | 1,200 £ | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (3,006 £) | 234 £ | + 1187% | |
Clothes | + 213% | |||
Clothes in Seremban (Malaysia) is 213% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM300 (39,665 £) | 4,941 £ | + 703% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 (19,832 £) | 7,968 £ | + 149% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM223 (29,528 £) | 10,675 £ | + 177% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM250 (33,054 £) | 9,048 £ | + 265% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Seremban (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM116,636 (15,421,145 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.99 (263 £) | 155 £ | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 2,087 £ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Seremban (Malaysia) is 89% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (1,058 £) | 318 £ | + 233% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (3,305 £) | 1,074 £ | + 208% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM30 (3,966 £) | 1,030 £ | + 285% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (1,322 £) | 625 £ | + 112% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (1,587 £) | 702 £ | + 126% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 300 £ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (890 £) | 350 £ | + 154% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (3,085 £) | 434 £ | + 610% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Seremban (Malaysia) is 33% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM58 (7,602 £) | 3,000 £ | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (3,438 £) | 1,000 £ | + 244% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM28 (3,702 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM130 (17,188 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM18 (2,380 £) | 400 £ | + 495% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM6 (810 £) | 244 £ | + 232% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (2,248 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 7 £ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM70 (9,255 £) | 3,000 £ | + 209% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM25 (3,305 £) | 550 £ | + 501% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seremban (Malaysia) is 58% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 333,023 £
(RM2,519)
in Seremban
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
211,000 £
in Aleppo.
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