- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Malaysia
- Guarda
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guarda, Portugal compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guarda (Portugal) is 19% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.50 (RM22) | RM15 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 (RM24) | RM10 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (RM14) | RM9 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (RM3.69) | RM6 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RM35 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM3.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM34) | RM78 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.00 (RM4.79) | RM3.00 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RM3.28 | - | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Guarda (Portugal) is 20% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (RM2,872) | RM1,135 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €400 (RM1,915) | RM525 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €90 (RM431) | RM165 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (RM96) | RM136 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Guarda (Portugal) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (RM431) | RM212 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Guarda (Portugal) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,888 (RM138,284) | RM109,250 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | RM1.96 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarda (Portugal) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | RM16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (RM17) | RM8 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM8 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | RM14 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarda (Portugal) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (RM43) | RM23 | + 89% | |
| 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 | €14 (RM67) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.00 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (RM10) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (RM120) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.60 (RM22) | RM13 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 04, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guarda (Portugal) is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,850
(€804)
in Guarda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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