Cost of living in Oral is 62% lower than in Bukit Merah (without rent).
Rent in Oral is 89% cheaper than in Bukit Merah.
Cost of living including rent in Oral is 81% lower than in Bukit Merah.
Food in Oral is 60% cheaper than in Bukit Merah.
Transport in Oral is 74% cheaper than in Bukit Merah.
| Oral | Bukit Merah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Oral | Bukit Merah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.9 $ | 11 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.2 $ | 65.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.18 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.94 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.39 $ | 1.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.45 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.15 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.74 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.26 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.25 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.44 $ | 27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.68 $ | 12.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.81 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.69 $ | 17.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.41 $ | 71.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.4 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.75 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.69 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 4.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.1 $ | 107 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.8 $ | 167 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.5 $ | 36 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 172 $ | 1,804 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 396 $ | 3,366 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 256 $ | 2,344 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 520 $ | 4,699 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 727 $ | 18,956 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 522 $ | 4,254 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 503 $ | 4,324 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.5 % | 3.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.9 $ | 104 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.52 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 5.38 $ | 27.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.4 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.4 $ | 77.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 307 $ | 1,175 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,876 $ | 26,512 $ |