- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Egypt
- Klang
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Klang, Malaysia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Klang (Malaysia) is 93% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (E£ 48) | E£ 66 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (E£ 47) | E£ 55 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (E£ 38) | E£ 32 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6.00 (E£ 25) | E£ 12 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.26 (E£ 22) | E£ 16 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 6 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM4.50 (E£ 19) | E£ 27 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM5.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 15 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (E£ 17) | E£ 5.21 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (E£ 53) | E£ 13 | + 323% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM110 (E£ 463) | E£ 88 | + 423% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.79 (E£ 16) | E£ 9 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.63 (E£ 15) | E£ 2.28 | + 570% | |
| 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 | RM1,468 (E£ 6,177) | E£ 4,826 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM900 (E£ 3,787) | E£ 2,486 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM125 (E£ 526) | E£ 245 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 2,488 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,489 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 238 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM171 (E£ 719) | E£ 397 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,425 (E£ 10,205) | E£ 6,060 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,489 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 55 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM200 (E£ 842) | E£ 644 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 (E£ 631) | E£ 604 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (E£ 1,174) | E£ 1,360 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM241 (E£ 1,014) | E£ 581 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 96% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM200,333 (E£ 843,054) | E£ 348,808 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.12 (E£ 9) | E£ 3.19 | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM30 (E£ 126) | E£ 123 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 61% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM10 (E£ 42) | E£ 24 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 90 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 98 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM12 (E£ 49) | E£ 30 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (E£ 42) | E£ 19 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (E£ 54) | E£ 23 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM12 (E£ 50) | E£ 13 | + 300% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.00 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM13 (E£ 54) | E£ 28 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 35% 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 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (E£ 421) | E£ 323 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM80 (E£ 338) | E£ 214 | + 58% | |
| 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 | + 116% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,523 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.12 (E£ 0.50) | E£ 0.24 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (E£ 757) | E£ 379 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (E£ 57) | E£ 26 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 391 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 50% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,492
(RM5,345)
in Klang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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