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Cost of living in Dunaújváros, Hungary compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Dunaújváros (Hungary) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,156 Ft (RM18) | RM15 | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,567 Ft (RM24) | RM10 | + 144% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 769 Ft (RM12) | RM9 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 262 Ft (RM4.06) | RM6 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 465 Ft (RM7) | RM4.75 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 391 Ft (RM6) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 834 Ft (RM13) | RM35 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 251 Ft (RM3.88) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 213 Ft (RM3.29) | RM3.55 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 272 Ft (RM4.21) | RM12 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,749 Ft (RM27) | RM78 | - 65% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,146 Ft (RM18) | RM3.00 | + 492% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 96 Ft (RM1.49) | RM3.28 | - 55% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Dunaújváros (Hungary) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 79,878 Ft (RM1,237) | RM1,135 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 71,349 Ft (RM1,105) | RM525 | + 110% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,512 Ft (RM751) | RM165 | + 356% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 85,954 Ft (RM1,331) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,256 Ft (RM1,197) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 44,326 Ft (RM686) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,957 Ft (RM61) | RM136 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen TV | 82,697 Ft (RM1,281) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,056 Ft (RM326) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,889 Ft (RM29) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 Ft (RM23) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Dunaújváros (Hungary) is 2% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,734 Ft (RM151) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,489 Ft (RM178) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,595 Ft (RM164) | RM212 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,461 Ft (RM208) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Dunaújváros (Hungary) is 3% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,634,870 Ft (RM56,295) | RM109,250 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 401 Ft (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 217% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,567 Ft (RM148) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,964 Ft (RM46) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Dunaújváros (Hungary) is 41% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,119 Ft (RM33) | RM16 | + 105% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Ft (RM77) | RM30 | + 158% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,000 Ft (RM15) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Ft (RM15) | RM8 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Ft (RM8) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Ft (RM3.10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300 Ft (RM4.65) | RM8 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,872 Ft (RM29) | RM14 | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Dunaújváros (Hungary) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Ft (RM46) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,127 Ft (RM33) | RM23 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,744 Ft (RM120) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,248 Ft (RM19) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 530 Ft (RM8) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 353 Ft (RM5.47) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (RM0.46) | RM0.24 | + 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,466 Ft (RM147) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,234 Ft (RM19) | RM13 | + 42% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dunaújváros (Hungary) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,505
(226,283 Ft)
in Dunaújváros
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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