Cost of living
Kelantan (Malaysia) compared to Sibu
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Overview comparison
Kelantan (Malaysia)Sibu
Consumer prices in Sibu are roughly 36% higher than in Kelantan (Malaysia).
Cost of living
| Item | Kelantan (Malaysia) | Sibu |
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| Total with rent one person | 463 | 513 |
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| Total with rent family | 793 | 1,570 |
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| Without rent one person | 228 | 342 |
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| Without rent one family | 650 | 969 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 210.41 | 217.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 245.38 | 441.11 |
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| Food person | 143 | 220 |
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| Food family | 493 | 728 |
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| Transport person | 26.19 | 35.33 |
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| Transport family | 108.58 | 82.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.68 years | 81.32 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kelantan (Malaysia) | Sibu |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.46 | 2.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.16 | 9.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.91 | 3.9 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 | 2.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.41 | 2.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.59 | 0.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kelantan (Malaysia) | Sibu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 293.38 | 245.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 154.47 | 132.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 193.82 | 572.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 232.65 | 298.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.29 | 38.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.33 | 50.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.74 | 15.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kelantan (Malaysia) | Sibu |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.95 | 3.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,527 | 1,343 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,287 | 1,166 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.33% | 12.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.76 | 9.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.85 | 0.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kelantan (Malaysia) | Sibu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 1.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.35 | 1.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.76 | 13.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.44 | 3.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.59 | 7.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.81 | 1.18 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.71 |
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Other
| Item | Kelantan (Malaysia) | Sibu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.54 | 51.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.29 | 4.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.23 | 19.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.49 | 4.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.69 | 68.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.61 | 59.09 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 135.15 | 34.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,258 | 6,290 |
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