- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- Malaysia
- Sfax
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sfax, Tunisia compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sfax (Tunisia) is 17% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 Dinar (RM40) | RM15 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar (RM11) | RM10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.772 Dinar (RM6) | RM9 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.182 Dinar (RM1.91) | RM6 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.559 Dinar (RM5.74) | RM4.75 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.237 Dinar (RM2.00) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 Dinar (RM34) | RM35 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.079 Dinar (RM4.97) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.227 Dinar (RM1.98) | RM3.55 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.322 Dinar (RM3.75) | RM12 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 Dinar (RM29) | RM78 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.266 Dinar (RM3.66) | RM3.00 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.401 Dinar (RM0.65) | RM3.28 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Sfax (Tunisia) is 3% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 965 Dinar (RM1,557) | RM1,135 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 824 Dinar (RM1,330) | RM525 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Dinar (RM112) | RM165 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 747 Dinar (RM1,205) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 489 Dinar (RM788) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 115 Dinar (RM185) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 46 Dinar (RM75) | RM136 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,374 Dinar (RM2,216) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 272 Dinar (RM438) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (RM30) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2.890 Dinar (RM4.66) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Sfax (Tunisia) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 115 Dinar (RM185) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 119 Dinar (RM191) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dinar (RM243) | RM212 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 78 Dinar (RM126) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Sfax (Tunisia) is 11% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,896 Dinar (RM77,273) | RM109,250 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.511 Dinar (RM2.44) | RM1.96 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Dinar (RM57) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sfax (Tunisia) is 1% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.000 Dinar (RM3.23) | RM16 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (RM19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 Dinar (RM64) | RM30 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.000 Dinar (RM8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.273 Dinar (RM9) | RM8 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.848 Dinar (RM9) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.116 Dinar (RM5.03) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.000 Dinar (RM4.84) | RM8 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.567 Dinar (RM7) | RM14 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Sfax (Tunisia) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Dinar (RM97) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | RM23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (RM65) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar (RM4.84) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.250 Dinar (RM0.40) | RM0.24 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 46 Dinar (RM74) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.721 Dinar (RM9) | RM13 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.613
MYR
/
TND
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Cost of living in Sfax (Tunisia) is 7% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
RM3,600
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM3,362
(2,084 Dinar)
in Sfax.
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