Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 5% lower than in Hebron (without rent).
Rent in Kuala Lumpur is 76% more expensive than in Hebron.
Cost of living including rent in Kuala Lumpur is 24% higher than in Hebron.
Food in Kuala Lumpur is 4% cheaper than in Hebron.
Transport in Kuala Lumpur is 4% cheaper than in Hebron.
| Kuala Lumpur | Hebron | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kuala Lumpur | Hebron | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.35 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.4 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.78 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.99 $ | 5 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.17 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 0.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.05 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.5 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.6 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.2 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.31 $ | 7.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.72 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.4 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.79 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.47 $ | 5.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.34 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.46 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ | 3.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.4 $ | 29.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.4 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.7 $ | 37.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 343 $ | 164 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 604 $ | 460 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 495 $ | 284 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,006 $ | 721 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,145 $ | 807 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,425 $ | 539 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,450 $ | 622 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.53 % | 6.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.4 $ | 53.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.89 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Haircut | 6.4 $ | 5.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.1 $ | 80 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.8 $ | 35.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 259 $ | 125 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,485 $ | 946 $ |