Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 68% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba)
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 62% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (3.72 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (3.79 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (1.99 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (1.73 CUC) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (2.16 CUC) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (1.32 CUC) | 4.39 CUC | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (5.61 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (2.35 CUC) | 1.69 CUC | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (1.00 CUC) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (2.34 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (14 CUC) | 13 CUC | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (1.06 CUC) | 2.39 CUC | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (0.77 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | - 23% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 80% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (883 CUC) | 2,000 CUC | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (460 CUC) | 1,500 CUC | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (62 CUC) | 681 CUC | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (482 CUC) | 3,131 CUC | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (304 CUC) | 2,215 CUC | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (47 CUC) | 264 CUC | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (23 CUC) | 221 CUC | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (389 CUC) | 526 CUC | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (120 CUC) | 80 CUC | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (4.99 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (7 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 63% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (50 CUC) | 186 CUC | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (34 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (70 CUC) | 417 CUC | - 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (63 CUC) | 354 CUC | - 82% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (32,277 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (0.43 CUC) | 3.75 CUC | - 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (12 CUC) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (8 CUC) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 76% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 76% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (3.42 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (5.07 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (16 CUC) | 84 CUC | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (5.20 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (2.56 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (2.87 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (1.50 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (1.60 CUC) | 2.99 CUC | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (7 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 74% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (17 CUC) | 108 CUC | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (9 CUC) | 92 CUC | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (43 CUC) | 30 CUC | + 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (25 CUC) | 65 CUC | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (7 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (2.89 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (4.03 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (506 CUC) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (0.07 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (42 CUC) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (3.73 CUC) | 29 CUC | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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