- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Malaysia
- Ourense
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ourense, Spain compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ourense (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (RM48) | RM18 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RM34) | RM10 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.25 (RM11) | RM9 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (RM3.94) | RM6 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (RM20) | RM35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.25 (RM5.96) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (RM5.96) | RM3.55 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (RM3.82) | RM12 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RM36) | RM78 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.23 (RM5.88) | RM3.00 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (RM3.52) | RM3.28 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Ourense (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €575 (RM2,743) | RM1,135 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €400 (RM1,908) | RM550 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (RM954) | RM165 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (RM2,766) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (RM1,908) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €505 (RM2,407) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (RM167) | RM136 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €800 (RM3,816) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (RM477) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RM36) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ourense (Spain) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (RM358) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (RM117) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (RM286) | RM212 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €77 (RM366) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ourense (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (RM93,010) | RM99,500 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 224% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (RM143) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ourense (Spain) is 10% 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 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (RM10) | RM8 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.00 (RM4.77) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.70 (RM3.34) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (RM6) | RM8 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (RM48) | RM14 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ourense (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (RM127) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (RM76) | RM23 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (RM95) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (RM215) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.00 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.20 (RM5.72) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.35 (RM6) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €50 (RM238) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (RM0.86) | RM0.24 | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (RM143) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (RM21) | RM13 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ourense (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,716
(€989)
in Ourense
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,750
in Alor Star.
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