Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Algeria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Algeria is 12.3% lower than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Algeria is 20.3% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Algeria are 56.7% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Algeria are 30.3% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Algeria are 6.0% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Algeria is 58.0% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (2.99 €) |
11.79 RM (2.35 €) |
-21.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (19.96 €) |
100.19 RM (20.00 €) |
+0.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (3.99 €) |
17.27 RM (3.45 €) |
-13.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (2.99 €) |
6.78 RM (1.35 €) |
-54.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (3.99 €) |
10.02 RM (2.00 €) |
-49.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.66 RM (2.33 €) |
3.52 RM (0.70 €) |
-69.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (0.65 €) |
2.53 RM (0.51 €) |
-22.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (0.35 €) |
1.01 RM (0.20 €) |
-43.2 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.90 RM (5.77 €) |
16.17 RM (3.23 €) |
-44.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.67 RM (0.73 €) |
0.62 RM (0.12 €) |
-83.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.63 RM (0.53 €) |
3.09 RM (0.62 €) |
+17.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.71 RM (1.74 €) |
7.95 RM (1.59 €) |
-8.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.60 RM (5.31 €) |
16.49 RM (3.29 €) |
-38.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.79 RM (1.55 €) |
9.97 RM (1.99 €) |
+28.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.06 RM (3.21 €) |
32.22 RM (6.43 €) |
+100.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.41 RM (1.08 €) |
6.22 RM (1.24 €) |
+15.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.79 RM (0.56 €) |
6.10 RM (1.22 €) |
+118.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.99 RM (1.00 €) |
3.45 RM (0.69 €) |
-30.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (0.57 €) |
1.56 RM (0.31 €) |
-45.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.07 RM (0.41 €) |
1.13 RM (0.23 €) |
-45.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.33 RM (0.46 €) |
0.97 RM (0.19 €) |
-58.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.42 RM (0.88 €) |
2.58 RM (0.52 €) |
-41.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (0.48 €) |
1.37 RM (0.27 €) |
-42.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (14.97 €) |
33.85 RM (6.76 €) |
-54.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.91 RM (2.38 €) |
6.89 RM (1.38 €) |
-42.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.65 RM (3.12 €) |
9.01 RM (1.80 €) |
-42.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (3.59 €) |
12.00 RM (2.39 €) |
-33.4 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.60 €) |
1.00 RM (0.20 €) |
-66.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (9.98 €) |
50.70 RM (10.12 €) |
+1.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.00 €) |
5.01 RM (1.00 €) |
+0.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.44 RM (1.29 €) |
3.06 RM (0.61 €) |
-52.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
22.00 RM (4.39 €) |
23.40 RM (4.67 €) |
+6.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (1.55 €) |
5.77 RM (1.15 €) |
-25.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
165,000.00 RM (32,936.86 €) |
153,977.65 RM (30,736.60 €) |
-6.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,893.27 RM (26,527.80 €) |
151,938.14 RM (30,329.48 €) |
+14.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.59 RM (42.44 €) |
177.57 RM (35.45 €) |
-16.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.50 RM (8.88 €) |
44.33 RM (8.85 €) |
-0.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
113.64 RM (22.69 €) |
88.10 RM (17.59 €) |
-22.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.15 RM (30.97 €) |
88.64 RM (17.69 €) |
-42.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
27.88 RM (5.57 €) |
36.46 RM (7.28 €) |
+30.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (3.99 €) |
20.04 RM (4.00 €) |
+0.2 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
758.48 RM (151.41 €) |
334.29 RM (66.73 €) |
-55.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,876.19 RM (5,963.81 €) |
11,837.34 RM (2,362.94 €) |
-60.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.21 RM (50.74 €) |
160.79 RM (32.10 €) |
-36.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.66 RM (28.28 €) |
201.58 RM (40.24 €) |
+42.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
320.78 RM (64.03 €) |
304.19 RM (60.72 €) |
-5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
276.38 RM (55.17 €) |
325.98 RM (65.07 €) |
+17.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,643.61 RM (328.09 €) |
727.42 RM (145.21 €) |
-55.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,131.55 RM (225.88 €) |
467.75 RM (93.37 €) |
-58.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,924.46 RM (583.77 €) |
1,284.12 RM (256.33 €) |
-56.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,942.07 RM (387.67 €) |
829.86 RM (165.65 €) |
-57.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
817.02 RM (163.09 €) |
517.63 RM (103.33 €) |
-36.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
468.10 RM (93.44 €) |
308.04 RM (61.49 €) |
-34.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,044.85 RM (807.42 €) |
1,353.22 RM (270.13 €) |
-66.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 | 6.11 | +46.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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