- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Malaysia
- Abu Dhabi
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 41% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (RM27) | RM17 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (RM28) | RM11 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (RM12) | RM8 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (RM8) | RM6 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (RM12) | RM5.25 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (RM7) | RM3.66 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (RM16) | RM34 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (RM9) | RM10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (RM10) | RM3.20 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (RM9) | RM12 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (RM52) | RM58 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (RM4.95) | RM4.00 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 197% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (RM14,733) | RM1,135 | + 1198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (RM12,153) | RM525 | + 2215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (RM282) | RM165 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (RM7,894) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (RM5,867) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (RM141) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (RM319) | RM136 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,644 (RM1,783) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 486 (RM527) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 31 (RM34) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (RM44) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (RM251) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (RM212) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (RM356) | RM212 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (RM385) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 11% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (RM83,371) | RM109,250 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (RM1.96) | RM1.96 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (RM87) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 39 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 116% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (RM23) | RM16 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 67 (RM73) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 276 (RM299) | RM30 | + 896% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 25 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (RM16) | RM8 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (RM22) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (RM9) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 17 (RM19) | RM8 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 51 (RM56) | RM14 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 223 (RM242) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (RM76) | RM23 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 348 (RM378) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (RM163) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (RM76) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (RM33) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,228 (RM2,417) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (RM0.41) | RM0.24 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (RM403) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (RM11) | RM13 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,232 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 65% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,610
(Dirham 5,173)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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