- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Switzerland
- Muar
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Muar, Malaysia compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Muar (Malaysia) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 25 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 14 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.05 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.71 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 5.18 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM11 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 4.04 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM39 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM15 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 4.04 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.50 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 5.20 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 1.76 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM54 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM6 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.47 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.00 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.85 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Muar (Malaysia) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM864 (CHF 200) | CHF 3,513 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM800 (CHF 186) | CHF 2,538 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM300 (CHF 70) | CHF 161 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM150 (CHF 35) | CHF 47 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,800 (CHF 418) | CHF 512 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 178 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 23 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM18 (CHF 4.18) | CHF 31 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Muar (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 131 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM60 (CHF 14) | CHF 56 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM80 (CHF 19) | CHF 134 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 151 | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Muar (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 28,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.90 (CHF 0.44) | CHF 1.69 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Muar (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 14 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM30 (CHF 7) | CHF 138 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 5.69 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.59 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 3.00 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 45 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Muar (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM50 (CHF 12) | CHF 73 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 100 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 4.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 6 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 108 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 869 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.23204
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/
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Cost of living in Muar (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,481
(RM19,309)
in Muar.
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