- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Switzerland
- Miri
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miri, Malaysia vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miri (Malaysia) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM10 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 25 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 13 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 12 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 1.74 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 3.96 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM17 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 3.72 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.80 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM17 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 2.30 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (CHF 18) | CHF 15 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.44 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.92 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 2.27 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Miri (Malaysia) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,690 (CHF 649) | CHF 3,001 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,503 (CHF 363) | CHF 2,340 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM233 (CHF 56) | CHF 152 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,403 (CHF 338) | CHF 2,245 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,140 (CHF 275) | CHF 1,715 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM507 (CHF 122) | CHF 101 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM163 (CHF 39) | CHF 38 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,450 (CHF 591) | CHF 512 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM525 (CHF 127) | CHF 178 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (CHF 6) | CHF 21 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM20 (CHF 4.92) | CHF 31 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Miri (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM195 (CHF 47) | CHF 124 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM197 (CHF 47) | CHF 61 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (CHF 68) | CHF 145 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (CHF 72) | CHF 193 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Miri (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM173,500 (CHF 41,855) | CHF 26,863 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.09 (CHF 0.50) | CHF 2.24 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM155 (CHF 37) | CHF 100 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Miri (Malaysia) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM38 (CHF 9) | CHF 32 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM118 (CHF 28) | CHF 121 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM8 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 5.97 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 6 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.67 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 3.04 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 4.05 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (CHF 7) | CHF 46 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Miri (Malaysia) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM70 (CHF 17) | CHF 75 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (CHF 6) | CHF 39 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM45 (CHF 11) | CHF 191 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM178 (CHF 43) | CHF 111 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM21 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 5.35 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (CHF 4.11) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,400 (CHF 338) | CHF 477 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.45 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.33 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM275 (CHF 66) | CHF 100 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 8 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 756 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Miri (Malaysia) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 9,100
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,634
(RM15,062)
in Miri.
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