- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Egypt
- Klang
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Klang, Malaysia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Klang (Malaysia) is 50% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (E£ 55) | E£ 72 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (E£ 52) | E£ 72 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (E£ 31) | E£ 36 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.25 (E£ 24) | E£ 20 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (E£ 23) | E£ 14 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM8 (E£ 35) | E£ 29 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (E£ 44) | E£ 21 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.00 (E£ 23) | E£ 5.98 | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (E£ 50) | E£ 19 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM103 (E£ 468) | E£ 92 | + 406% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.08 (E£ 14) | E£ 11 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.10 (E£ 14) | E£ 10 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Klang (Malaysia) is 104% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,674 (E£ 7,576) | E£ 5,401 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,200 (E£ 5,430) | E£ 3,866 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM143 (E£ 645) | E£ 898 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,650 (E£ 11,991) | E£ 3,625 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,250 (E£ 5,656) | E£ 2,335 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM1,250 (E£ 5,656) | E£ 736 | + 668% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM157 (E£ 708) | E£ 365 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,200 (E£ 9,954) | E£ 6,508 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM680 (E£ 3,077) | E£ 1,489 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM12 (E£ 56) | E£ 67 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (E£ 141) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 30% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM240 (E£ 1,086) | E£ 740 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM175 (E£ 792) | E£ 614 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (E£ 1,357) | E£ 1,504 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM333 (E£ 1,504) | E£ 777 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 60% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM166,583 (E£ 753,744) | E£ 453,039 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.29 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.88 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM60 (E£ 271) | E£ 182 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 127% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (E£ 79) | E£ 33 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM80 (E£ 362) | E£ 80 | + 353% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM55 (E£ 249) | E£ 200 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM12 (E£ 53) | E£ 40 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (E£ 52) | E£ 21 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (E£ 72) | E£ 26 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (E£ 41) | E£ 20 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (E£ 19) | E£ 15 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM20 (E£ 90) | E£ 48 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 126% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM66 (E£ 300) | E£ 153 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (E£ 128) | E£ 96 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM78 (E£ 351) | E£ 520 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM126 (E£ 571) | E£ 228 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM103 (E£ 464) | E£ 52 | + 789% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (E£ 59) | E£ 24 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM21 (E£ 94) | E£ 19 | + 380% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM4,900 (E£ 22,171) | E£ 11,487 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.14 (E£ 0.61) | E£ 0.23 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (E£ 814) | E£ 416 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (E£ 69) | E£ 28 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 397 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 78% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 28,486
(RM6,296)
in Klang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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