- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malaysia
- Duisburg
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Duisburg, Germany compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Duisburg (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (RM50) | RM15 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (RM30) | RM10 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.20 (RM15) | RM9 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (RM3.31) | RM6 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (RM6) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (RM20) | RM35 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (RM4.08) | RM12 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (RM26) | RM78 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (RM5.75) | RM3.28 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Duisburg (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,158 (RM5,555) | RM1,135 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €517 (RM2,477) | RM525 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €204 (RM978) | RM165 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €569 (RM2,727) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €323 (RM1,550) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €157 (RM751) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (RM108) | RM136 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (RM2,158) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (RM288) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RM55) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Duisburg (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (RM326) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (RM134) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (RM432) | RM212 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (RM349) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Duisburg (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,942 (RM95,623) | RM109,250 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (RM7) | RM1.96 | + 235% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (RM262) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Duisburg (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (RM24) | RM16 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.50 (RM12) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.79 (RM9) | RM8 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (RM5.51) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (RM11) | RM8 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (RM96) | RM14 | + 586% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Duisburg (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (RM137) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (RM98) | RM23 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (RM94) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (RM162) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RM39) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.12 (RM10) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (RM0.43) | RM0.24 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (RM96) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (RM24) | RM13 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Duisburg (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,238
(€884)
in Duisburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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