- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Malaysia
- Tampere
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tampere, Finland compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampere (Finland) is 90% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (RM51) | RM15 | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RM36) | RM10 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 (RM28) | RM9 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (RM5.02) | RM6 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.89 (RM28) | RM35 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (RM5.99) | RM3.55 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.51 (RM12) | RM12 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (RM58) | RM78 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.88 (RM14) | RM3.00 | + 361% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (RM6) | RM3.28 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 78% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,438 (RM6,902) | RM1,135 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,038 (RM4,980) | RM550 | + 805% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 (RM459) | RM165 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €888 (RM4,262) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €587 (RM2,817) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (RM304) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (RM99) | RM136 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €454 (RM2,179) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (RM455) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (RM50) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €31 (RM148) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (RM343) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (RM149) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (RM400) | RM212 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (RM546) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is 46% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,424 (RM146,003) | RM99,500 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (RM7) | RM1.96 | + 272% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (RM216) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (RM103) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 148% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.06 (RM24) | RM16 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (RM72) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (RM388) | RM30 | + 1194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.39 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (RM14) | RM8 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (RM10) | RM8 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (RM117) | RM14 | + 738% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 20% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (RM198) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (RM118) | RM23 | + 415% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (RM398) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (RM364) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.78 (RM23) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €184 (RM884) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (RM0.35) | RM0.24 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (RM243) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.68 (RM27) | RM13 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tampere (Finland) is 62% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,656
(€1,179)
in Tampere
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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