- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Malaysia
- Oxford
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (RM55) | RM15 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.42 (RM30) | RM10 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (RM20) | RM9 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (RM4.56) | RM6 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.50 (RM19) | RM4.75 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.73 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.78 (RM27) | RM35 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (RM4.99) | RM3.55 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (RM11) | RM12 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (RM49) | RM78 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (RM10) | RM3.00 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (RM5.19) | RM3.28 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 116% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,586 (RM8,826) | RM1,135 | + 678% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,361 (RM7,574) | RM525 | + 1343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (RM784) | RM165 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,243 (RM6,917) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £911 (RM5,069) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £69 (RM384) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (RM143) | RM136 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £370 (RM2,061) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 (RM342) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (RM62) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (RM362) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (RM172) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (RM336) | RM212 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (RM378) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,275 (RM112,822) | RM99,500 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.13 (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 220% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (RM334) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (RM99) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 169% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.49 (RM19) | RM16 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (RM45) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (RM575) | RM30 | + 1817% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.25 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (RM9) | RM8 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.81 (RM10) | RM8 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (RM74) | RM14 | + 429% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (RM212) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (RM108) | RM23 | + 375% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £84 (RM467) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (RM298) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.06 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.19 (RM23) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £109 (RM606) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (RM1.35) | RM0.24 | + 464% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (RM217) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (RM47) | RM13 | + 247% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 320 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 70% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,278
(£949)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,100
in Alor Star.
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