- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Malaysia
- Ourense
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ourense, Spain compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ourense (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (RM47) | RM15 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RM35) | RM10 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (RM18) | RM9 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (RM4.36) | RM6 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (RM21) | RM35 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (RM8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (RM4.01) | RM12 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (RM27) | RM78 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.30 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (RM3.70) | RM3.28 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Ourense (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €563 (RM2,822) | RM1,135 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €425 (RM2,132) | RM525 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (RM1,003) | RM165 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (RM2,909) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (RM2,006) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €505 (RM2,531) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (RM176) | RM136 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €733 (RM3,679) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (RM376) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RM35) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RM38) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Ourense (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (RM416) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (RM115) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (RM351) | RM212 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (RM401) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Ourense (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (RM97,815) | RM109,250 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (RM7) | RM1.96 | + 240% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (RM150) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Ourense (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.75 (RM19) | RM16 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (RM23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (RM10) | RM8 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.00 (RM5.02) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.70 (RM3.51) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (RM7) | RM8 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (RM50) | RM14 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Ourense (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (RM138) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (RM80) | RM23 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (RM100) | - | - | |
| 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 | €6.00 (RM30) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.15 (RM11) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (RM0.90) | RM0.24 | + 276% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (RM159) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.67 (RM23) | RM13 | + 75% | |
| 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 48 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ourense (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,486
(€894)
in Ourense
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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