- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malaysia
- Hanover
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanover, Germany compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (RM43) | RM15 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RM33) | RM10 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.74 (RM18) | RM9 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (RM2.86) | RM6 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 (RM13) | RM4.75 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.60 (RM17) | RM35 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (RM4.29) | RM12 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (RM24) | RM78 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.88 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (RM5.63) | RM3.28 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €959 (RM4,573) | RM1,135 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €708 (RM3,375) | RM525 | + 543% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (RM747) | RM165 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €565 (RM2,697) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €378 (RM1,801) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (RM373) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (RM105) | RM136 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €457 (RM2,182) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (RM650) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.40 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (RM48) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (RM328) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (RM179) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (RM334) | RM212 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (RM497) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (RM85,864) | RM109,250 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (RM310) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (RM91) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 167% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (RM44) | RM16 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (RM42) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (RM438) | RM30 | + 1361% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (RM16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (RM13) | RM8 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (RM6) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (RM7) | RM8 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (RM75) | RM14 | + 438% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (RM151) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (RM86) | RM23 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (RM294) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (RM191) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RM37) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (RM17) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €527 (RM2,512) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (RM0.52) | RM0.24 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (RM147) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (RM29) | RM13 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 172 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,586
(€961)
in Hanover
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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