Cost of living
Kota Bharu compared to Terengganu
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Overview comparison
Kota BharuTerengganu
Consumer prices in Kota Bharu are roughly 1% higher than in Terengganu.
Cost of living
| Item | Kota Bharu | Terengganu |
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| Total with rent one person | 569 | 704 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,532 | 1,672 |
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| Without rent one person | 357 | 380 |
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| Without rent one family | 851 | 1,081 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 183.4 | 308.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 346.56 | 673.72 |
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| Food person | 178 | 288 |
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| Food family | 619 | 547 |
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| Transport person | 25.34 | 26.54 |
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| Transport family | 86.58 | 62.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.32 years | 70.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kota Bharu | Terengganu |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.9 | 2.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.95 | 20.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.79 | 4.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.47 | 4.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.35 | 3.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kota Bharu | Terengganu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 262.34 | 397.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 142.42 | 221.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 524.81 | 605.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 262.16 | 630.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.24 | 24.91 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.04 | 42.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.22 | 24.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kota Bharu | Terengganu |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.29 | 3.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 825 | 1,297 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 824 | 835 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 | 0.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.07% | 10.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.79 | 2.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.44 | 0.4 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kota Bharu | Terengganu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 | 2.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.81 | 1.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.84 | 2.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.68 | 14.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.36 | 5.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.13 | 10.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Kota Bharu | Terengganu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.84 | 23.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.96 | 4 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.32 | 16.79 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6 | 4.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.82 | 52.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.78 | 73.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 141.09 | 134.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,524 | 4,315 |
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