- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Malaysia
- Bologna
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bologna, Italy compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 62% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (RM57) | RM15 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RM36) | RM10 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (RM16) | RM9 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (RM5.93) | RM6 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (RM11) | RM4.75 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.14 (RM5.46) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (RM29) | RM35 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (RM6) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (RM8) | RM3.55 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (RM4.26) | RM12 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (RM19) | RM78 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (RM10) | RM3.00 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (RM7) | RM3.28 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 65% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,250 (RM5,983) | RM1,135 | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €922 (RM4,413) | RM525 | + 741% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (RM610) | RM165 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €617 (RM2,952) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €503 (RM2,409) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €64 (RM305) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (RM117) | RM136 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €501 (RM2,400) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (RM605) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.83 (RM28) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (RM48) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (RM373) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €21 (RM99) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (RM355) | RM212 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (RM359) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (RM71,793) | RM109,250 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (RM8) | RM1.96 | + 283% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (RM172) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (RM68) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 197% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (RM45) | RM16 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (RM38) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (RM463) | RM30 | + 1444% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.32 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (RM19) | RM8 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.22 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (RM11) | RM8 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (RM94) | RM14 | + 569% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (RM152) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (RM77) | RM23 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (RM243) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (RM239) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RM36) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.23 (RM5.89) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (RM22) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €553 (RM2,649) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (RM0.67) | RM0.24 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (RM203) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (RM24) | RM13 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 267 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 44% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,191
(€1,084)
in Bologna
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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