- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malaysia
- Jena
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jena, Germany compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jena (Germany) is 51% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (RM54) | RM15 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RM33) | RM10 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (RM16) | RM9 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (RM3.85) | RM6 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.05 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.93 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.66 (RM18) | RM35 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (RM4.29) | RM12 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM33) | RM78 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.80 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (RM5.20) | RM3.28 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Jena (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €869 (RM4,344) | RM1,135 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €689 (RM3,446) | RM525 | + 556% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (RM706) | RM165 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €547 (RM2,736) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €345 (RM1,726) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 (RM347) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (RM104) | RM136 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €311 (RM1,555) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (RM339) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.01 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (RM66) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Jena (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €61 (RM307) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (RM178) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (RM369) | RM212 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (RM408) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Jena (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,373 (RM111,894) | RM99,500 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (RM7) | RM1.96 | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (RM264) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (RM82) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Jena (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (RM31) | RM16 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (RM175) | RM30 | + 483% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.86 (RM19) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.86 (RM9) | RM8 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (RM9) | RM8 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (RM71) | RM14 | + 409% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Jena (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (RM143) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (RM91) | RM23 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (RM209) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (RM174) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.61 (RM13) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €149 (RM745) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (RM0.47) | RM0.24 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (RM225) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.53 (RM28) | RM13 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Jena (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,391
(€878)
in Jena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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