- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Malaysia
- Ourense
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ourense, Spain compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Ourense (Spain) is 30% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (RM45) | RM15 | + 204% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RM33) | RM10 | + 233% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (RM17) | RM9 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (RM4.16) | RM6 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.63 (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (RM9) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (RM20) | RM35 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (RM7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (RM6) | RM3.55 | + 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (RM3.83) | RM12 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (RM26) | RM78 | - 67% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.30 (RM6) | RM3.00 | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (RM3.53) | RM3.28 | + 8% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Ourense (Spain) is 36% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €520 (RM2,489) | RM1,135 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (RM2,034) | RM525 | + 288% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (RM957) | RM165 | + 481% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (RM2,776) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (RM1,915) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €505 (RM2,415) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (RM168) | RM136 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen TV | €733 (RM3,510) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (RM359) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RM34) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RM36) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Ourense (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (RM397) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (RM110) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (RM335) | RM212 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (RM383) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Ourense (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (RM93,344) | RM109,250 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 225% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (RM144) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Ourense (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.75 (RM18) | RM16 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (RM22) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (RM10) | RM8 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.00 (RM4.79) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.70 (RM3.35) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (RM6) | RM8 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (RM48) | RM14 | + 243% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Ourense (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (RM132) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (RM77) | RM23 | + 236% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (RM96) | - | - | |
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 | €6.00 (RM29) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (RM12) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.15 (RM10) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (RM0.86) | RM0.24 | + 259% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (RM152) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.67 (RM22) | RM13 | + 67% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ourense (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,814
(€797)
in Ourense
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,100
in Alor Star.
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