Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Tanta, Egypt
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 51% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (E£ 87) | E£ 50 | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (E£ 64) | E£ 30 | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (E£ 33) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (E£ 26) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 (E£ 30) | E£ 17 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (E£ 20) | E£ 8 | + 152% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (E£ 87) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (E£ 38) | E£ 25 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (E£ 16) | E£ 6.00 | + 167% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (E£ 45) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (E£ 321) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (E£ 17) | E£ 9 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (E£ 13) | E£ 5.00 | + 166% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (E£ 14,207) | E£ 4,000 | + 255% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (E£ 7,298) | E£ 3,000 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (E£ 1,295) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (E£ 8,895) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (E£ 5,221) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (E£ 826) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (E£ 381) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (E£ 5,536) | E£ 1,300 | + 326% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (E£ 1,504) | E£ 1,000 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (E£ 82) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (E£ 132) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (E£ 887) | E£ 300 | + 196% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (E£ 622) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (E£ 1,083) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (E£ 1,223) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (E£ 638,324) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (E£ 9) | E£ 8 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (E£ 353) | E£ 300 | + 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (E£ 129) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (E£ 71) | E£ 10 | + 614% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (E£ 92) | E£ 50 | + 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (E£ 246) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (E£ 72) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (E£ 39) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (E£ 63) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (E£ 24) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (E£ 30) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (E£ 129) | E£ 40 | + 223% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 28% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (E£ 326) | E£ 100 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (E£ 136) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (E£ 774) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (E£ 760) | E£ 300 | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (E£ 130) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (E£ 54) | E£ 20 | + 168% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (E£ 92) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (E£ 7,351) | E£ 7,000 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (E£ 2.08) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (E£ 708) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (E£ 67) | E£ 42 | + 59% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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