- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Malaysia
- Oxford
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 73% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (RM55) | RM15 | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.37 (RM29) | RM10 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.80 (RM21) | RM9 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (RM4.18) | RM6 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.77 (RM21) | RM4.75 | + 335% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.94 (RM27) | RM35 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (RM4.93) | RM3.55 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.09 (RM11) | RM12 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (RM47) | RM78 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 210% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (RM4.98) | RM3.28 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 113% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,743 (RM9,544) | RM1,135 | + 741% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,290 (RM7,065) | RM525 | + 1246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £134 (RM731) | RM165 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,084 (RM5,938) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £900 (RM4,930) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £62 (RM342) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (RM140) | RM136 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £389 (RM2,128) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 (RM336) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (RM42) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (RM62) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (RM379) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (RM174) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (RM355) | RM212 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (RM442) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,346 (RM116,909) | RM109,250 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 219% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £63 (RM343) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (RM97) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 159% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.44 (RM19) | RM16 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (RM44) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £88 (RM479) | RM30 | + 1497% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.10 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (RM9) | RM8 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (RM10) | RM8 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (RM78) | RM14 | + 457% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (RM199) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (RM114) | RM23 | + 399% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (RM479) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (RM353) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (RM25) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £427 (RM2,337) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.23 (RM1.26) | RM0.24 | + 425% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (RM251) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (RM47) | RM13 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,278
(£964)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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