Cost of living
Lahad Datu compared to Klang
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Overview comparison
Lahad DatuKlang
Consumer prices in Klang are roughly 19% higher than in Lahad Datu.
Cost of living
| Item | Lahad Datu | Klang |
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| Total with rent one person | 522 | 659 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,485 | 1,602 |
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| Without rent one person | 422 | 333 |
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| Without rent one family | 909 | 1,254 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 198.27 | 412.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 477.85 | 714.09 |
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| Food person | 277 | 280 |
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| Food family | 653 | 626 |
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| Transport person | 30.77 | 44.93 |
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| Transport family | 75.59 | 122.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.27 years | 78.22 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lahad Datu | Klang |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.04 | 3.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.55 | 18.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.4 | 4.37 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 | 4.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.83 | 3.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 0.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lahad Datu | Klang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 228.89 | 367.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.17 | 266.01 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 468.53 | 695.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 392.78 | 600.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.11 | 23.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.94 | 44.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.67 | 30.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lahad Datu | Klang |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.64 | 4.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,508 | 1,969 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 880 | 1,015 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.7% | 25.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.46 | 3.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.59 | 0.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lahad Datu | Klang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 2.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.14 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.1 | 2.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.06 | 13.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.6 | 2.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6 | 8.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.3 | 1.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Lahad Datu | Klang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.03 | 39.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.33 | 4.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.76 | 13.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.57 | 4.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.89 | 50.24 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.77 | 62.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 113.24 | 260.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,706 | 5,580 |
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