Cost of living comparison
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Alor Setar vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary
Alor Setar is 23.6% cheaper than Manila.
- Restaurants
-
pay 39.6% less in Alor Setar
- Groceries
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pay 36.6% less in Alor Setar
- Transportation
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pay 3.2% more in Alor Setar
- Housing
-
pay 39.1% less in Alor Setar
- Childcare
-
pay 54.5% less in Alor Setar
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 4.4% more in Alor Setar
- Clothing
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pay 2.8% less in Alor Setar
The cost of entertainment and sports and transportation in Alor Setar are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, housing, groceries, and clothing are lower in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar vs. Manila Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Alor Setar instead of Manila, you would:
pay 39.6% less for restaurants
|
Manila
|
Alor Setar
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
₱355.03
|
$1.95
MYR8.04
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.30
₱253.60
|
$4.21
MYR17.30
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
₱57.27
|
$0.53
MYR2.19
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
₱29.69
|
$0.28
MYR1.17
|
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pay 36.6% less for groceries
|
Manila
|
Alor Setar
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.33
₱78.64
|
$0.87
MYR3.57
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.28
₱252.12
|
$5.96
MYR24.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.32
₱431.63
|
$6.07
MYR24.95
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.21
₱130.51
|
$1.49
MYR6.14
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.28
₱134.63
|
$1.40
MYR5.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.52
₱89.37
|
$1.06
MYR4.36
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
₱48.49
|
$0.48
MYR1.99
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.64
₱96.51
|
$0.64
MYR2.65
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
₱60.36
|
$0.65
MYR2.68
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
₱68.98
|
$0.37
MYR1.53
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.37
₱81.04
|
$0.24
MYR0.97
|
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pay 3.2% more for transportation
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Manila
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Alor Setar
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.18
₱246.46
|
$1.84
MYR7.56
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.76
₱811.51
|
$8.53
MYR35.07
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,288.58
₱1,491,141.28
|
$33,767.77
MYR138,819.31
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.92
₱172.44
|
$5.07
MYR20.85
|
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pay 39.1% less for housing
|
Manila
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Alor Setar
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$27.10
₱1,598.07
|
$24.82
MYR102.04
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$512.96
₱30,246.98
|
$296.21
MYR1,217.71
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$251.74
₱14,843.72
|
$173.78
MYR714.39
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.49
₱5,925.44
|
$25.46
MYR104.65
|
|
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pay 54.5% less for childcare
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Manila
|
Alor Setar
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$138.58
₱8,171.41
|
$82.94
MYR340.96
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,035.39
₱1,004,491.60
|
$5,331.75
MYR21,918.84
|
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pay 4.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Manila
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Alor Setar
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.46
₱86.22
|
$3.55
MYR14.61
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.59
₱152.56
|
$2.29
MYR9.42
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.27
₱192.73
|
$2.84
MYR11.69
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.13
₱2,484.39
|
$21.33
MYR87.68
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.48
₱441.26
|
$3.97
MYR16.32
|
|
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pay 2.8% less for clothing
|
Manila
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Alor Setar
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.23
₱2,902.69
|
$47.39
MYR194.83
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.70
₱1,751.10
|
$29.03
MYR119.34
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.85
₱4,767.52
|
$71.09
MYR292.25
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$49.70
₱2,930.32
|
$53.02
MYR217.97
|
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