Cost of living in Zibo, China vs Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zibo (China) is 8% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (RM28) | RM23 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45元 (RM28) | RM17 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | RM9 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | RM7 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | RM8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | RM5.21 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RM23 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | RM10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM4.49 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | RM77 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (RM4.32) | RM4.19 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.17元 (RM2.57) | RM3.48 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Zibo (China) is 17% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500元 (RM927) | RM3,701 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | RM1,852 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | RM292 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | RM2,102 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | RM1,182 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | RM171 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | RM100 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | RM1,476 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | RM377 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RM21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM28 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Zibo (China) is 6% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500元 (RM309) | RM248 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (RM154) | RM153 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | RM286 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | RM309 | - | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Zibo (China) is 39% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,994元 (RM61,766) | RM164,408 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (RM4.32) | RM2.26 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83元 (RM51) | RM91 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RM31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Zibo (China) is 7% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | RM18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM23 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM67 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM19 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (RM15) | RM10 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | RM17 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RM6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM8 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (RM19) | RM31 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Zibo (China) is 30% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90元 (RM56) | RM85 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70元 (RM43) | RM36 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 (RM185) | RM204 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45元 (RM28) | RM34 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25元 (RM15) | RM14 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (RM6) | RM24 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM1,900 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (RM0.19) | RM0.58 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150元 (RM93) | RM184 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (RM12) | RM17 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 637 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 29, 2020.
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