- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malaysia
- Jena
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jena, Germany compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jena (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (RM52) | RM15 | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RM31) | RM10 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (RM17) | RM9 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (RM3.70) | RM6 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.93 (RM9) | RM4.75 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.35 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.52 (RM17) | RM35 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (RM6) | RM3.55 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (RM4.11) | RM12 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM32) | RM78 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.80 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (RM4.99) | RM3.28 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Jena (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €880 (RM4,225) | RM1,135 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €689 (RM3,308) | RM525 | + 530% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (RM678) | RM165 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €547 (RM2,627) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €345 (RM1,657) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 (RM334) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (RM100) | RM136 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €311 (RM1,493) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (RM325) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.01 (RM19) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (RM63) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Jena (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €61 (RM294) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (RM178) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (RM354) | RM212 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (RM392) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Jena (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,800 (RM80,661) | RM109,250 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (RM7) | RM1.96 | + 240% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (RM256) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (RM79) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM30) | RM16 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (RM38) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (RM168) | RM30 | + 460% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.86 (RM19) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.86 (RM9) | RM8 | + 9% | |
| 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 (RM8) | RM8 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (RM68) | RM14 | + 388% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Jena (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (RM137) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (RM87) | RM23 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (RM200) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (RM167) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (RM30) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.61 (RM13) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (RM0.46) | RM0.24 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (RM221) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.53 (RM27) | RM13 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 36 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jena (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,239
(€883)
in Jena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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