Cost of living
Seremban compared to George Town (Malaysia)
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Overview comparison
SerembanGeorge Town (Malaysia)
Consumer prices in George Town (Malaysia) are roughly 2% higher than in Seremban.
Cost of living
| Item | Seremban | George Town (Malaysia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 527 | 635 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,466 | 1,507 |
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| Without rent one person | 454 | 358 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,213 | 919 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 212.9 | 284.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 410.01 | 628.77 |
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| Food person | 266 | 290 |
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| Food family | 586 | 727 |
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| Transport person | 60.31 | 31.03 |
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| Transport family | 128.72 | 57.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.79 years | 79.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Seremban | George Town (Malaysia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.4 | 2.55 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.95 | 23.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.29 | 3.9 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3 | 4.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.29 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Seremban | George Town (Malaysia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 208.4 | 303.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 178.47 | 214.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 441.09 | 596.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 298.67 | 522.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.69 | 21.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.09 | 31.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.68 | 34.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Seremban | George Town (Malaysia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.29 | 3.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,399 | 1,141 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 908 | 940 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.44% | 9.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.34 | 2.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.43 | 0.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Seremban | George Town (Malaysia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 1.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.9 | 0.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.95 | 1.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.2 | 4.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.37 | 12.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.34 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Seremban | George Town (Malaysia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.56 | 18.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.1 | 2.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.14 | 20.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.53 | 5.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.53 | 47.75 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78 | 69.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 218.47 | 120.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,811 | 4,859 |
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