- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
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- Kuala Terengganu
- Almería
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Cost of living in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.30) | €11 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM28 (€5.92) | €5.61 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 (€2.25) | €2.94 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.42) | €0.97 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.50) | €2.13 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.57 (€0.95) | €1.37 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.00 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.75 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.36 (€0.70) | €1.24 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.63 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.94 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.00 (€0.83) | €1.39 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.80 (€0.58) | €0.53 | + 9% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,542 (€320) | €678 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM956 (€198) | €439 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM460 (€95) | €89 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM709 (€147) | €463 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM250 (€52) | €325 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM100 (€21) | €66 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM157 (€33) | €27 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM700 (€145) | €414 | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €73 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.94) | €8 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM15 (€3.11) | €10 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM350 (€73) | €79 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €25 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €65 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM100 (€21) | €73 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €19,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (€0.44) | €1.27 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €29 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM4.80 (€1.00) | €7 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM40 (€8) | €54 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.78 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.97 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.37 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.01 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €11 | - | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €25 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM20 (€4.15) | €12 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €44 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €46 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.10 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.64 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €29 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (€2.70) | €4.42 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,412
(RM6,801)
in Kuala Terengganu.
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