Cost of living in Amol is 57% lower than in Bukit Merah (without rent).
Rent in Amol is 90% cheaper than in Bukit Merah.
Cost of living including rent in Amol is 81% lower than in Bukit Merah.
Food in Amol is 63% cheaper than in Bukit Merah.
Transport in Amol is 81% cheaper than in Bukit Merah.
| Amol | Bukit Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Amol | Bukit Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.98 $ | 11 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 25 $ | 65.4 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.03 $ | 8.06 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.45 $ | 7.81 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.39 $ | 4.95 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 1.67 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 2.75 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.31 $ | 2.32 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.81 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.03 $ | 3.74 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 20.3 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.02 $ | 10.5 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 18.9 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 4.04 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.94 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 3.92 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 2.53 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 2.35 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.94 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.48 $ | 2.14 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.01 $ | 27 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 4 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1 $ | 12.9 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 1.55 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.5 $ | 77.9 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 2.34 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.54 $ | 17.3 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 71.7 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.5 $ | 11.6 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.07 $ | 8.59 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.65 $ | 2.95 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.62 $ | 4.24 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 9.96 $ | 107 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 15.4 $ | 167 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 6.94 $ | 36 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 167 $ | 1,804 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 272 $ | 3,366 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 270 $ | 2,344 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 893 $ | 4,699 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 907 $ | 18,956 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 327 $ | 4,254 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 303 $ | 4,324 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.76 % | 3.65 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.7 $ | 104 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.49 $ | 11.5 $ | 
| Haircut | 19.9 $ | 27.1 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 120 $ | 104 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.1 $ | 77.7 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 122 $ | 1,175 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,814 $ | 26,512 $ |