Cost of living in Ipoh is 16% higher than in Kuantan (without rent).
Rent in Ipoh is 55% more expensive than in Kuantan.
Cost of living including rent in Ipoh is 29% higher than in Kuantan.
Food in Ipoh is 8% more expensive than in Kuantan.
Transport in Ipoh is 50% more expensive than in Kuantan.
| Ipoh | Kuantan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ipoh | Kuantan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.52 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.3 $ | 12 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.83 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.3 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.7 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.92 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.8 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.57 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.17 $ | 5.71 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.3 $ | 3.96 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.69 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.09 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 1.57 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.2 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.8 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.5 $ | 26.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 188 $ | 108 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 242 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 300 $ | 174 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 717 $ | 305 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,330 $ | 855 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,153 $ | 677 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,035 $ | 1,177 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.06 % | 4.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.3 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.63 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Haircut | 5.6 $ | 6.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.9 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.4 $ | 45.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 148 $ | 104 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,750 $ | 2,833 $ |