Cost of living
Kuala Terengganu compared to Lahad Datu
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Overview comparison
Kuala TerengganuLahad Datu
Consumer prices in Kuala Terengganu are roughly 4% higher than in Lahad Datu.
Cost of living
| Item | Kuala Terengganu | Lahad Datu |
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| Total with rent one person | 565 | 522 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,393 | 1,485 |
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| Without rent one person | 311 | 422 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,241 | 909 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 183.03 | 198.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 446.79 | 477.85 |
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| Food person | 249 | 277 |
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| Food family | 558 | 653 |
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| Transport person | 27.77 | 30.77 |
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| Transport family | 91.42 | 75.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 61.73 years | 82.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kuala Terengganu | Lahad Datu |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.48 | 3.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.94 | 19.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.84 | 4.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.89 | 2.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.64 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kuala Terengganu | Lahad Datu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 160.69 | 228.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 119.35 | 133.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 709.71 | 468.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.83 | 392.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.01 | 34.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.24 | 62.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.83 | 26.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kuala Terengganu | Lahad Datu |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.49 | 3.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 850 | 1,508 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 593 | 880 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.02% | 25.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.51 | 9.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.49 | 0.59 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kuala Terengganu | Lahad Datu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.8 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.33 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.26 | 13.06 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.98 | 3.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.51 | 6 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Kuala Terengganu | Lahad Datu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.34 | 27.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.89 | 3.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.7 | 28.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.29 | 5.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.24 | 73.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.73 | 82.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 173.5 | 113.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,343 | 4,706 |
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