Cost of living in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 ($4.07) | $11 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM28 ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 ($2.78) | $4.73 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 ($1.75) | $1.02 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | RM7 ($1.85) | $3.36 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.57 ($1.17) | $2.20 | - 47% | |
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 ($0.86) | $1.16 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.46 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $12 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.00 ($1.02) | $1.63 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.80 ($0.72) | $2.16 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 63% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,542 ($394) | $1,104 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM956 ($244) | $874 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM460 ($118) | $177 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM709 ($181) | $756 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM250 ($64) | $692 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM100 ($26) | $244 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM157 ($40) | $51 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM700 ($179) | $400 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $150 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 ($4.86) | $16 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM15 ($3.84) | $24 | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM350 ($90) | $48 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $29 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM100 ($26) | $102 | - 75% | |
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 | - | $16,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 ($0.54) | $0.57 | - 6% | |
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 ($1.23) | $5.55 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM40 ($10) | $83 | - 88% | |
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 | - | $4.28 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.39 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $33 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM20 ($5.12) | $18 | - 71% | |
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 Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
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 ($3.32) | $6 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,272
(RM8,882)
in Kuala Terengganu.
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