Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Tétouan, Morocco
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Tétouan (Morocco) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (49 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (36 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (19 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (15 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (17 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (11 Dirham) | 4.76 Dirham | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (49 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (21 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (9 Dirham) | 4.30 Dirham | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (25 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (182 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (10 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (8 Dirham) | 4.22 Dirham | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% more expensive than in Tétouan (Morocco) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (8,054 Dirham) | 3,288 Dirham | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (4,137 Dirham) | 2,252 Dirham | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (734 Dirham) | 1,168 Dirham | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (5,042 Dirham) | 2,787 Dirham | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (2,960 Dirham) | 1,974 Dirham | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (469 Dirham) | 668 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (216 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (3,138 Dirham) | 4,652 Dirham | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (853 Dirham) | 700 Dirham | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (47 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (75 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Tétouan (Morocco) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (503 Dirham) | 349 Dirham | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (353 Dirham) | 332 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (614 Dirham) | 609 Dirham | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (693 Dirham) | 600 Dirham | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 44% more expensive than in Tétouan (Morocco) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (361,875 Dirham) | 140,391 Dirham | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (4.89 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (200 Dirham) | 166 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (73 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Tétouan (Morocco) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (40 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (52 Dirham) | 111 Dirham | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (140 Dirham) | 259 Dirham | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (41 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (22 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (36 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (14 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (17 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (73 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 49% more expensive than in Tétouan (Morocco) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (185 Dirham) | 153 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (77 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (439 Dirham) | 85 Dirham | + 416% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (431 Dirham) | 302 Dirham | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (74 Dirham) | 83 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (30 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (52 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (4,168 Dirham) | 3,000 Dirham | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (1.18 Dirham) | 0.25 Dirham | + 372% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (401 Dirham) | 267 Dirham | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (38 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 521 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% more expensive than in Tétouan (Morocco)
For example, you would need at least 14,542 Dirham (RM6,631) in Kuala Lumpur to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,000 Dirham in Tétouan.
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