- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Egypt
- Klang
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Klang, Malaysia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Klang (Malaysia) is 110% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (E£ 58) | E£ 61 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (E£ 46) | E£ 49 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (E£ 38) | E£ 32 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (E£ 26) | E£ 12 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.26 (E£ 22) | E£ 16 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 4.77 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM4.50 (E£ 19) | E£ 28 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM5.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 12 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (E£ 17) | E£ 4.31 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM16 (E£ 65) | E£ 9 | + 629% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM100 (E£ 418) | E£ 89 | + 370% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.79 (E£ 16) | E£ 9 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.94 (E£ 12) | E£ 2.71 | + 353% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Klang (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,645 (E£ 6,873) | E£ 4,287 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,487 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM135 (E£ 563) | E£ 218 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 2,526 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,181 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 512 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM171 (E£ 713) | E£ 443 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,425 (E£ 10,132) | E£ 5,512 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,699 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 64 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM200 (E£ 836) | E£ 645 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 (E£ 626) | E£ 581 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (E£ 1,165) | E£ 1,190 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM241 (E£ 1,007) | E£ 720 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM200,333 (E£ 836,985) | E£ 507,909 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.12 (E£ 9) | E£ 2.81 | + 216% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM30 (E£ 125) | E£ 109 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 63% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM10 (E£ 42) | E£ 24 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 76 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM12 (E£ 49) | E£ 30 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (E£ 42) | E£ 19 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (E£ 54) | E£ 23 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM12 (E£ 50) | E£ 13 | + 297% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.00 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM13 (E£ 54) | E£ 27 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 54% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM23 (E£ 96) | E£ 119 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (E£ 121) | E£ 73 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (E£ 418) | E£ 283 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM80 (E£ 335) | E£ 233 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM5.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 52 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM10 (E£ 42) | E£ 19 | + 114% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM800 (E£ 3,342) | E£ 2,268 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.12 (E£ 0.50) | E£ 0.23 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM200 (E£ 836) | E£ 379 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM10 (E£ 42) | E£ 26 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 363 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 45% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,895
(RM4,523)
in Klang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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