- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Malaysia
- Debrecen
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Debrecen, Hungary compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Debrecen (Hungary) is 1% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,750 Ft (RM28) | RM15 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,395 Ft (RM23) | RM10 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Ft (RM10) | RM9 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 262 Ft (RM4.24) | RM6 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 510 Ft (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 283 Ft (RM4.58) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,125 Ft (RM18) | RM35 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 270 Ft (RM4.37) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Ft (RM5.72) | RM3.55 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Ft (RM3.24) | RM12 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Ft (RM11) | RM78 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 401 Ft (RM6) | RM3.00 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 155 Ft (RM2.51) | RM3.28 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Debrecen (Hungary) is 1% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 60,000 Ft (RM971) | RM1,135 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 45,000 Ft (RM728) | RM525 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,167 Ft (RM779) | RM165 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 63,333 Ft (RM1,025) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 52,500 Ft (RM849) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 24,083 Ft (RM390) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,900 Ft (RM47) | RM136 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 104,057 Ft (RM1,683) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,932 Ft (RM371) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,634 Ft (RM26) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,260 Ft (RM20) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Debrecen (Hungary) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Ft (RM113) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,672 Ft (RM140) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,333 Ft (RM264) | RM212 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Ft (RM324) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Debrecen (Hungary) is 14% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,905,500 Ft (RM95,533) | RM109,250 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 385 Ft (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,500 Ft (RM105) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,007 Ft (RM49) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Debrecen (Hungary) is 49% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,087 Ft (RM34) | RM16 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,266 Ft (RM37) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,603 Ft (RM107) | RM30 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 942 Ft (RM15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 846 Ft (RM14) | RM8 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 732 Ft (RM12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 323 Ft (RM5.23) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 447 Ft (RM7) | RM8 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,956 Ft (RM32) | RM14 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Debrecen (Hungary) is 14% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,985 Ft (RM81) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Ft (RM49) | RM23 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,636 Ft (RM107) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,500 Ft (RM138) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,040 Ft (RM17) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Ft (RM4.04) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 275 Ft (RM4.45) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 167,699 Ft (RM2,713) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 38 Ft (RM0.61) | RM0.24 | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,000 Ft (RM129) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,040 Ft (RM17) | RM13 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 180 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MYR
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HUF
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Cost of living in Debrecen (Hungary) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,877
(239,669 Ft)
in Debrecen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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