- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Malaysia
- Debrecen
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Debrecen, Hungary compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Debrecen (Hungary) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,750 Ft (RM27) | RM15 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,358 Ft (RM21) | RM10 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Ft (RM9) | RM9 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 262 Ft (RM4.07) | RM6 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 510 Ft (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 283 Ft (RM4.40) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,125 Ft (RM17) | RM35 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 270 Ft (RM4.19) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 Ft (RM5.48) | RM3.55 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Ft (RM3.10) | RM12 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Ft (RM11) | RM78 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 397 Ft (RM6) | RM3.00 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 155 Ft (RM2.41) | RM3.28 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Debrecen (Hungary) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 60,000 Ft (RM931) | RM1,135 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 45,000 Ft (RM699) | RM550 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,167 Ft (RM748) | RM165 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 63,333 Ft (RM983) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 52,500 Ft (RM815) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 24,083 Ft (RM374) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,900 Ft (RM45) | RM136 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 108,425 Ft (RM1,683) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,518 Ft (RM365) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,589 Ft (RM25) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,260 Ft (RM20) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Debrecen (Hungary) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Ft (RM109) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,662 Ft (RM134) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,333 Ft (RM254) | RM212 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Ft (RM310) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Debrecen (Hungary) is 16% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,905,500 Ft (RM91,667) | RM99,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 385 Ft (RM5.98) | RM1.96 | + 205% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,500 Ft (RM101) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,780 Ft (RM43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Debrecen (Hungary) is 44% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,973 Ft (RM31) | RM16 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,166 Ft (RM34) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,534 Ft (RM101) | RM30 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 967 Ft (RM15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 847 Ft (RM13) | RM8 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 704 Ft (RM11) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 312 Ft (RM4.85) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 428 Ft (RM7) | RM8 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,940 Ft (RM30) | RM14 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Debrecen (Hungary) is 14% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,094 Ft (RM79) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Ft (RM47) | RM23 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,724 Ft (RM104) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,500 Ft (RM132) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 981 Ft (RM15) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Ft (RM3.88) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 275 Ft (RM4.27) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 57,910 Ft (RM899) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 38 Ft (RM0.58) | RM0.24 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,000 Ft (RM124) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,040 Ft (RM16) | RM13 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 119 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.01552
MYR
/
HUF
Do you live in Alor Star? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in London is 256% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Sydney is 94% more expensive than in Joburg
- Cost of living in London is 12% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Osaka is 23% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 30% more expensive than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Singapore
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Taiping (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Purwokerto (Indonesia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nakhon Ratchasima (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Novi Sad (Serbia)
Cost of living in Debrecen (Hungary) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,500
(225,496 Ft)
in Debrecen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
Recent Prices Added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Lisbon costs €25 (1 minute ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Durham, North Carolina costs $65 (2 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Toluca costs Mex$ 250 (5 minutes ago)
- 12 doses box of antibiotics in Glasgow costs £0.00 (5 minutes ago)
- Ipad air 2, 64gb in Ho Chi Minh City costs 600 ₫ (15 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Medellín costs COL$1,000 (28 minutes ago)