- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malaysia
- Duisburg
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Duisburg, Germany compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Duisburg (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (RM49) | RM17 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (RM29) | RM11 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.20 (RM15) | RM8 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (RM3.22) | RM6 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (RM10) | RM5.25 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (RM6) | RM3.66 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (RM19) | RM34 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (RM10) | RM10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (RM7) | RM3.20 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (RM3.96) | RM12 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (RM26) | RM58 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (RM5.60) | RM4.00 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Duisburg (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,158 (RM5,402) | RM1,135 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €517 (RM2,409) | RM525 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €204 (RM951) | RM165 | + 477% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €569 (RM2,652) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €323 (RM1,508) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €157 (RM730) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (RM105) | RM136 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (RM2,098) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (RM280) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (RM42) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RM54) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Duisburg (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (RM317) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (RM121) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (RM420) | RM212 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (RM340) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Duisburg (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,333 (RM90,151) | RM109,250 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 226% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (RM254) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Duisburg (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (RM23) | RM16 | + 46% | |
| 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 (RM8) | RM8 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (RM5.36) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (RM10) | RM8 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (RM93) | RM14 | + 567% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Duisburg (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (RM134) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (RM96) | RM23 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (RM91) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (RM157) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RM38) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM0.42) | RM0.24 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (RM93) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (RM23) | RM13 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Duisburg (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,699
(€1,008)
in Duisburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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