- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Muar
- Zaragoza
- Comparison
Cost of living in Muar, Malaysia compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muar (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (€3.22) | €10 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (€2.57) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.59) | €3.46 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.05 (€1.08) | €0.82 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.42) | €2.16 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM11 (€2.36) | €1.61 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM39 (€8) | €4.80 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM15 (€3.22) | €1.83 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.50 (€1.18) | €1.72 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.36) | €1.03 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM54 (€12) | €6.00 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM6 (€1.36) | €1.51 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.00 (€0.86) | €0.82 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Muar (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM864 (€185) | €940 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM800 (€172) | €690 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM300 (€64) | €170 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €500 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €369 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €85 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM150 (€32) | €33 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,800 (€386) | €463 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €68 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€4.07) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM18 (€3.86) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Muar (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €91 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM60 (€13) | €30 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM80 (€17) | €79 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €74 | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Muar (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €21,300 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.90 (€0.41) | €1.47 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Muar (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.11 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.98 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM30 (€6) | €60 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.78 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.11 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.08 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.39 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.93 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €10 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Muar (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM50 (€11) | €26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €14 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €36 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.57) | €1.58 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (€3.22) | €2.75 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €42 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (€3.27) | €4.80 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 185 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Muar (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,900
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €2,172
(RM10,128)
in Muar.
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