In Ipoh, Malaysia, living costs about $670 per month for one person and $1641 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Ipoh is 37% cheaper overall.
Ipoh is 42% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Ipoh is, on average, 80% lower than in Columbus.
Ipoh tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence the overall expense of living in Ipoh.
Food costs in Ipoh are 22% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 34% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall savings for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.52 $ |
| Dinner | 19.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.5 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.17 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.69 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 38 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 59 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 30.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 188 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 717 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,33 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,153 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,035 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.06% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 5.6 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 148 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,750 $ |