- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Sweden
- Ipoh
- Gävle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ipoh, Malaysia vs Gävle, Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (31 kr) | 96 kr | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (30 kr) | 73 kr | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (19 kr) | 44 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (15 kr) | 12 kr | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.74 (13 kr) | 34 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.40 (10 kr) | 29 kr | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (53 kr) | 90 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (24 kr) | 19 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (9 kr) | 9 kr | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (27 kr) | 18 kr | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM84 (192 kr) | 125 kr | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.88 (9 kr) | 22 kr | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.95 (7 kr) | 14 kr | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,816 (4,165 kr) | 11,900 kr | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM913 (2,094 kr) | 7,125 kr | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (493 kr) | 1,075 kr | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,657 (3,801 kr) | 7,000 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM913 (2,093 kr) | 4,500 kr | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM153 (352 kr) | 500 kr | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM172 (395 kr) | 300 kr | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,950 (4,472 kr) | 3,625 kr | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM467 (1,070 kr) | 1,196 kr | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (49 kr) | 68 kr | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (36 kr) | 275 kr | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (512 kr) | 934 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM130 (298 kr) | 501 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM220 (505 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM255 (585 kr) | 1,474 kr | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM116,984 (268,315 kr) | 182,250 kr | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (4.74 kr) | 14 kr | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM113 (259 kr) | 513 kr | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM24 (54 kr) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (20 kr) | 125 kr | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM33 (75 kr) | 75 kr | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM50 (115 kr) | 275 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM15 (34 kr) | 33 kr | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (25 kr) | 33 kr | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM19 (43 kr) | 50 kr | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.47 (10 kr) | 29 kr | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (54 kr) | 259 kr | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (149 kr) | 410 kr | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM23 (52 kr) | 275 kr | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM270 (619 kr) | 2,140 kr | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM121 (278 kr) | 720 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM24 (54 kr) | 122 kr | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (28 kr) | 45 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (41 kr) | 62 kr | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 8,000 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.27 (0.61 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM151 (346 kr) | 440 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (31 kr) | 65 kr | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 121 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
38,000 kr
in Gävle
you would need to make just about 22,135 kr
(RM9,651)
in Ipoh.
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