Cost of living in Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (€3.71) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (€2.68) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.00 (€1.04) | €3.34 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM13 (€2.75) | €1.00 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM4.20 (€0.87) | €1.89 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.92 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM12 (€2.49) | €4.28 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (€1.66) | €1.91 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM8 (€1.66) | €3.00 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 (€1.45) | €0.95 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.17 (€0.86) | €2.25 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.83 (€0.79) | €1.38 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,610 (€541) | €1,817 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,879 (€389) | €1,264 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM270 (€56) | €162 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,104 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €766 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM143 (€30) | €24 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (€621) | €464 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €161 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €6 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 2% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM450 (€93) | €87 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM209 (€43) | €31 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM384 (€79) | €85 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM120 (€25) | €135 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,444 (€30,953) | €25,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.85 (€0.38) | €1.76 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM127 (€26) | €90 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM60 (€12) | €3.92 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM15 (€3.11) | €3.73 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.34 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.65 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.04 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €27 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (€17) | €45 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM23 (€4.71) | €20 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (€21) | €94 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM200 (€41) | €60 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM20 (€4.14) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.70 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (€1.66) | €4.00 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM300 (€62) | €167 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.18 (€0.04) | €0.19 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM194 (€40) | €32 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM10 (€2.07) | €6.00 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,216 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €1,410
(RM6,808)
in Kampung Baru Subang.
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