- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Malaysia
- Tampere
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tampere, Finland compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampere (Finland) is 92% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (RM51) | RM17 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RM36) | RM11 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (RM26) | RM8 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (RM4.66) | RM6 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (RM11) | RM5.25 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 (RM12) | RM3.66 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.26 (RM24) | RM34 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (RM9) | RM10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (RM4.70) | RM3.20 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.77 (RM13) | RM12 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (RM57) | RM58 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.74 (RM13) | RM3.00 | + 323% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (RM6) | RM4.00 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 63% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,418 (RM6,554) | RM1,135 | + 477% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,015 (RM4,690) | RM525 | + 793% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €70 (RM325) | RM165 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €855 (RM3,949) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (RM2,849) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €66 (RM303) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (RM98) | RM136 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €483 (RM2,230) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (RM443) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RM36) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €28 (RM129) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (RM340) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (RM146) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (RM365) | RM212 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (RM517) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is 38% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,061 (RM143,525) | RM109,250 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (RM7) | RM1.96 | + 258% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (RM209) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (RM100) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 131% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (RM25) | RM16 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (RM72) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (RM349) | RM30 | + 1064% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.92 (RM13) | RM8 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (RM10) | RM8 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (RM113) | RM14 | + 707% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 18% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (RM193) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (RM115) | RM23 | + 403% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (RM399) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (RM375) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RM39) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (RM23) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €478 (RM2,209) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (RM0.34) | RM0.24 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (RM248) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.78 (RM27) | RM13 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tampere (Finland) is 54% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,556
(€1,202)
in Tampere
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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