- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Malaysia
- Multan
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Multan, Pakistan compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Multan (Pakistan) is 5% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,035 (RM35) | RM15 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨675 (RM23) | RM10 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨227 (RM8) | RM9 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨95 (RM3.21) | RM6 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨105 (RM3.53) | RM4.75 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨75 (RM2.55) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨468 (RM16) | RM35 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨143 (RM4.84) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨47 (RM1.57) | RM3.55 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨330 (RM11) | RM12 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨89 (RM3.00) | RM78 | - 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨98 (RM3.32) | RM3.00 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨54 (RM1.83) | RM3.28 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Multan (Pakistan) is 6% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,888 (RM806) | RM1,135 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,198 (RM412) | RM525 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,512 (RM287) | RM165 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,000 (RM337) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,000 (RM270) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨10,000 (RM337) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨3,145 (RM106) | RM136 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,528 (RM1,199) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,162 (RM174) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨471 (RM16) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Multan (Pakistan) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,721 (RM58) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,852 (RM164) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (RM101) | RM212 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,721 (RM92) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Multan (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,800,000 (RM60,740) | RM109,250 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (RM2.24) | RM1.96 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,625 (RM55) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Multan (Pakistan) is 2% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (RM3.43) | RM16 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨150 (RM5.06) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (RM17) | RM30 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨500 (RM17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨309 (RM10) | RM8 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨400 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨326 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨114 (RM3.85) | RM8 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,500 (RM51) | RM14 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Multan (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,500 (RM84) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (RM34) | RM23 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,200 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,000 (RM169) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨6,000 (RM202) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨459 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (RM8) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.00 (RM0.17) | RM0.24 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,000 (RM169) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (RM4.72) | RM13 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Multan (Pakistan) is 8% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
RM3,200
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM2,938
(₨87,052)
in Multan.
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