Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (673 Dinar) | 799 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (543 Dinar) | 589 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (284 Dinar) | 351 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (222 Dinar) | 127 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (282 Dinar) | 236 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (179 Dinar) | 112 Dinar | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (797 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (307 Dinar) | 411 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.65 (168 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (313 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (2,349 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.78 (142 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.61 (107 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 21% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,874 (115,089 Dinar) | 80,687 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (70,109 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (8,563 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,273 (67,519 Dinar) | 79,148 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,547 (45,963 Dinar) | 32,302 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (7,223 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (3,044 Dinar) | 1,928 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (58,018 Dinar) | 56,397 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (11,670 Dinar) | 25,142 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (692 Dinar) | 762 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (916 Dinar) | 574 Dinar | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (6,187 Dinar) | 8,103 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (3,300 Dinar) | 6,612 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (8,866 Dinar) | 12,556 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (9,418 Dinar) | 13,192 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 25% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM146,731 (4,359,273 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (61 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM76 (2,270 Dinar) | 1,350 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM26 (787 Dinar) | 863 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (526 Dinar) | 301 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (742 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (1,954 Dinar) | 1,908 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (611 Dinar) | 509 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (307 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (392 Dinar) | 295 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (222 Dinar) | 206 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (231 Dinar) | 243 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (1,188 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (2,675 Dinar) | 2,887 Dinar | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (1,021 Dinar) | 1,027 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (5,984 Dinar) | 2,652 Dinar | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (5,511 Dinar) | 6,446 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (1,089 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (447 Dinar) | 303 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (661 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (58,965 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (7 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM186 (5,531 Dinar) | 4,029 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (546 Dinar) | 343 Dinar | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 487 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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