- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malaysia
- Duisburg
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Duisburg, Germany compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Duisburg (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (RM51) | RM15 | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (RM31) | RM10 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (RM15) | RM9 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (RM3.53) | RM6 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.30 (RM11) | RM4.75 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (RM20) | RM35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (RM12) | RM3.55 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (RM4.48) | RM12 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (RM27) | RM78 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (RM10) | RM3.00 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (RM6) | RM3.28 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Duisburg (Germany) is 66% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,158 (RM5,772) | RM1,135 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €517 (RM2,574) | RM525 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €204 (RM1,016) | RM165 | + 516% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €608 (RM3,031) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €357 (RM1,779) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €157 (RM780) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (RM116) | RM136 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (RM2,242) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (RM299) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (RM45) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Duisburg (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (RM338) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (RM176) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (RM448) | RM212 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (RM363) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Duisburg (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,942 (RM99,358) | RM109,250 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (RM7) | RM1.96 | + 258% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (RM259) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Duisburg (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (RM25) | RM16 | + 56% | |
| 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 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (RM5.73) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (RM11) | RM8 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (RM100) | RM14 | + 613% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Duisburg (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (RM152) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (RM102) | RM23 | + 348% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (RM98) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (RM168) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.12 (RM11) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (RM0.45) | RM0.24 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (RM123) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (RM25) | RM13 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2017.
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Cost of living in Duisburg (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,555
(€914)
in Duisburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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