Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Tete, Mozambique
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (409 MT) | 250 MT | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (301 MT) | 750 MT | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (155 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (123 MT) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (140 MT) | 76 MT | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (95 MT) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (412 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (178 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (76 MT) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (212 MT) | 50 MT | + 324% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (1,520 MT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (80 MT) | 80 MT | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (63 MT) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (67,188 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (34,514 MT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (6,122 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (42,064 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (24,692 MT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (3,908 MT) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (1,803 MT) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (26,180 MT) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (7,113 MT) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (389 MT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (627 MT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (4,193 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (2,942 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (5,122 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (5,784 MT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (3,018,744 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (41 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (1,670 MT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (610 MT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (338 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (436 MT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (1,166 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (339 MT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (186 MT) | 150 MT | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (300 MT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (115 MT) | 120 MT | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (142 MT) | 35 MT | + 307% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (611 MT) | 100 MT | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (1,541 MT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (643 MT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (3,659 MT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (3,595 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (614 MT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (254 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (435 MT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (34,766 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (10 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (3,349 MT) | 3,500 MT | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (316 MT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 480 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique)
For example, you would need at least 227,834 MT (RM12,454) in Kuala Lumpur to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 216,000 MT in Tete.
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