- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malaysia
- Hanover
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanover, Germany compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (RM45) | RM15 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RM35) | RM10 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.74 (RM19) | RM9 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (RM3.02) | RM6 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (RM14) | RM4.75 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.60 (RM18) | RM35 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (RM4.52) | RM12 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (RM25) | RM78 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (RM10) | RM3.00 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (RM5.93) | RM3.28 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €959 (RM4,819) | RM1,135 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €708 (RM3,556) | RM525 | + 577% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (RM787) | RM165 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €565 (RM2,842) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €378 (RM1,898) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (RM393) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (RM109) | RM136 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €457 (RM2,299) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (RM704) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (RM52) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (RM346) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (RM189) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (RM352) | RM212 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (RM524) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (RM90,483) | RM109,250 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (RM327) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (RM96) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 170% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (RM46) | RM16 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (RM44) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €93 (RM465) | RM30 | + 1451% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (RM17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (RM14) | RM8 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (RM7) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (RM79) | RM14 | + 467% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (RM159) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (RM90) | RM23 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (RM293) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (RM201) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RM38) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (RM18) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €515 (RM2,587) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (RM0.55) | RM0.24 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (RM155) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (RM30) | RM13 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,047
(€1,004)
in Hanover
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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