Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Algeria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Algeria is 16.0% lower than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Algeria is 23.9% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Algeria are 59.0% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Algeria are 33.2% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Algeria are 9.8% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Algeria is 56.5% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (3.12 €) |
11.34 RM (2.36 €) |
-24.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (20.79 €) |
96.18 RM (20.00 €) |
-3.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (4.16 €) |
16.64 RM (3.46 €) |
-16.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (3.33 €) |
6.54 RM (1.36 €) |
-59.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (4.16 €) |
9.68 RM (2.01 €) |
-51.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.70 RM (2.43 €) |
3.43 RM (0.71 €) |
-70.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (0.68 €) |
2.43 RM (0.51 €) |
-25.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.76 RM (0.37 €) |
0.97 RM (0.20 €) |
-45.1 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.91 RM (6.01 €) |
15.51 RM (3.22 €) |
-46.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (0.77 €) |
0.60 RM (0.12 €) |
-83.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.62 RM (0.55 €) |
2.98 RM (0.62 €) |
+13.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (1.81 €) |
7.57 RM (1.57 €) |
-13.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (5.52 €) |
15.99 RM (3.32 €) |
-39.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (1.63 €) |
9.57 RM (1.99 €) |
+21.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (3.37 €) |
30.81 RM (6.41 €) |
+90.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (1.13 €) |
6.08 RM (1.26 €) |
+12.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (0.58 €) |
5.86 RM (1.22 €) |
+108.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (1.04 €) |
3.32 RM (0.69 €) |
-33.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (0.60 €) |
1.51 RM (0.31 €) |
-47.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 RM (0.43 €) |
1.11 RM (0.23 €) |
-46.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.34 RM (0.49 €) |
0.93 RM (0.19 €) |
-60.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (0.93 €) |
2.52 RM (0.52 €) |
-43.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (0.50 €) |
1.31 RM (0.27 €) |
-45.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (15.60 €) |
32.50 RM (6.76 €) |
-56.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (2.51 €) |
6.48 RM (1.35 €) |
-46.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (3.28 €) |
8.50 RM (1.77 €) |
-46.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (3.74 €) |
11.50 RM (2.39 €) |
-36.1 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.62 €) |
0.96 RM (0.20 €) |
-67.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (10.40 €) |
48.74 RM (10.13 €) |
-2.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.04 €) |
4.81 RM (1.00 €) |
-3.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (1.25 €) |
2.83 RM (0.59 €) |
-53.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (5.20 €) |
20.16 RM (4.19 €) |
-19.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (1.62 €) |
5.54 RM (1.15 €) |
-28.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (34,831.01 €) |
148,309.77 RM (30,840.47 €) |
-11.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (27,620.56 €) |
144,965.35 RM (30,145.01 €) |
+9.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (44.76 €) |
173.11 RM (36.00 €) |
-19.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.06 RM (9.16 €) |
42.87 RM (8.91 €) |
-2.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (23.73 €) |
84.15 RM (17.50 €) |
-26.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (32.30 €) |
84.21 RM (17.51 €) |
-45.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
27.74 RM (5.77 €) |
30.74 RM (6.39 €) |
+10.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (4.16 €) |
19.24 RM (4.00 €) |
-3.8 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (159.69 €) |
324.20 RM (67.42 €) |
-57.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (6,094.13 €) |
11,571.27 RM (2,406.20 €) |
-60.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.34 RM (52.89 €) |
153.48 RM (31.92 €) |
-39.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (29.43 €) |
187.64 RM (39.02 €) |
+32.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (67.04 €) |
292.19 RM (60.76 €) |
-9.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.17 RM (57.84 €) |
311.37 RM (64.75 €) |
+11.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,671.46 RM (347.57 €) |
703.10 RM (146.21 €) |
-57.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (236.85 €) |
456.68 RM (94.96 €) |
-59.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.17 RM (633.65 €) |
1,227.64 RM (255.28 €) |
-59.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.36 RM (410.98 €) |
823.24 RM (171.19 €) |
-58.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (165.39 €) |
496.89 RM (103.33 €) |
-37.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (96.93 €) |
307.46 RM (63.94 €) |
-34.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Algeria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,922.87 RM (815.75 €) |
1,297.78 RM (269.87 €) |
-66.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 6.11 | +45.6 % |
| Last update: | 22 May 2025 | 18 May 2025 | |
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