Cost of living in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 ($3.71) | $10 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM28 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 ($2.53) | $4.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 ($1.59) | $0.97 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 ($1.69) | $2.97 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.57 ($1.07) | $2.20 | - 52% | |
| 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 ($0.78) | $1.16 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.23 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $12 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.00 ($0.93) | $1.79 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.80 ($0.65) | $1.18 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 66% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,542 ($360) | $1,035 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM956 ($223) | $857 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM460 ($107) | $249 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM709 ($165) | $621 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM250 ($58) | $722 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM100 ($23) | $252 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM157 ($37) | $42 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM700 ($163) | $372 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $100 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 ($4.43) | $14 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM15 ($3.50) | $24 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 3% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM350 ($82) | $48 | + 71% | |
| 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) | - | $102 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM100 ($23) | $100 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 ($0.49) | $0.56 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $50 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM4.80 ($1.12) | $5.55 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM40 ($9) | $109 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.00 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.03 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.29 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.90 | - | |
| 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 | - | $32 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM20 ($4.67) | $18 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $30 | - | |
| 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 | - | $5.00 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.09 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.42 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 ($3.03) | $5.95 | - 49% | |
| 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 76 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
$3,000
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $1,856
(RM7,957)
in Kuala Terengganu.
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