- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Muar
- Zaragoza
- Comparison
Cost of living in Muar, Malaysia compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Muar (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (€3.14) | €10 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (€2.52) | €7 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.55) | €3.46 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.05 (€1.06) | €0.79 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.38) | €2.16 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM11 (€2.31) | €1.61 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM39 (€8) | €4.80 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM15 (€3.14) | €1.83 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.50 (€1.15) | €1.72 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.31) | €1.03 | + 124% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM54 (€11) | €6.00 | + 89% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM6 (€1.33) | €1.51 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.00 (€0.84) | €0.82 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Muar (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM864 (€181) | €940 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM800 (€168) | €690 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM300 (€63) | €170 | - 63% | |
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 (€31) | €33 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM1,800 (€377) | €552 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €68 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.98) | €7 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM18 (€3.77) | €10 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Muar (Malaysia) is 38% 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 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM80 (€17) | €79 | - 79% | |
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 (€0.40) | €1.47 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €43 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Muar (Malaysia) is 36% 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 | - 90% | |
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 | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Muar (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM50 (€10) | €27 | - 61% | |
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 | - | €6 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.52) | €1.58 | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (€3.14) | €2.75 | + 14% | |
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 (€3.20) | €4.80 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Muar (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,000
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €2,208
(RM10,530)
in Muar.
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