Cost of living
Langkawi compared to Batu Pahat
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Overview comparison
LangkawiBatu Pahat
Consumer prices in Batu Pahat are roughly 33% higher than in Langkawi.
Cost of living
| Item | Langkawi | Batu Pahat |
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| Total with rent one person | 643 | 833 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,289 | 1,767 |
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| Without rent one person | 377 | 366 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,090 | 1,173 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 225.54 | 270.37 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 359.52 | 435.15 |
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| Food person | 223 | 315 |
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| Food family | 550 | 730 |
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| Transport person | 14.29 | 31.45 |
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| Transport family | 41.54 | 80.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.08 years | 70.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Langkawi | Batu Pahat |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.13 | 2.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.04 | 21.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.91 | 3.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 | 4.26 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.36 | 2.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.56 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Langkawi | Batu Pahat |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 284.03 | 280.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 204.47 | 190.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 305.61 | 605.71 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 339.98 | 383.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.59 | 43.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.13 | 71.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.61 | 39.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | Langkawi | Batu Pahat |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.23 | 3.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,238 | 1,589 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 811 | 870 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 | 0.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.59% | 21.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.76 | 9.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.55 | 0.56 |
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Groceries
| Item | Langkawi | Batu Pahat |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 2.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.93 | 1.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.23 | 1.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.81 | 14.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.04 | 5.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.92 | 8.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.02 | 1.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Langkawi | Batu Pahat |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.12 | 39.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.51 | 4.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.37 | 15.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.57 | 4.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.67 | 99.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.04 | 62.09 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 135.02 | 187.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,401 | 8,348 |
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