Cost of living in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 ($3.76) | $10 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM28 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 ($2.57) | $4.68 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 ($1.62) | $1.02 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 ($1.71) | $3.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.57 ($1.08) | $2.20 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.45 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.36 ($0.80) | $1.16 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.93 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $12 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.00 ($0.95) | $1.79 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.80 ($0.66) | $2.22 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 68% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,542 ($365) | $1,104 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM956 ($226) | $915 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM460 ($109) | $195 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM709 ($168) | $671 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM250 ($59) | $744 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM100 ($24) | $328 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM157 ($37) | $42 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM700 ($166) | $400 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $150 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 ($4.50) | $16 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM15 ($3.55) | $24 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 0% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM350 ($83) | $48 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $30 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM100 ($24) | $102 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $13,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 ($0.50) | $0.57 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $50 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM4.80 ($1.14) | $5.55 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM40 ($9) | $83 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.34 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.87 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.38 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.39 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $33 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM20 ($4.73) | $18 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $40 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.00 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.52 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $33 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 ($3.08) | $5.95 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,600
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,219
(RM9,374)
in Kuala Terengganu.
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