Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Alor Setar Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Alor Setar

🙂 Solo nomad: Bandung is 11.1% cheaper than Alor Setar without rent, and 3.1% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bandung is 2.1% more expensive than Alor Setar without rent, and 10.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bandung
Alor Setar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.33 Rp 22.8K
$2.32 MYR 9.16
-42.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$8.98 Rp 153.9K
$11.70 MYR 46.21
-23.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 Rp 59.5K
$4.04 MYR 15.97
-14.11%
Cappuccino
$1.43 Rp 24.6K
$1.67 MYR 6.61
-14.37%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 Rp 8,511
$0.55 MYR 2.18
-9.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.25 Rp 4,248
$0.27 MYR 1.05
-7.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.39 Rp 58.2K
$3.45 MYR 13.61
-1.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.2K
$2.29 MYR 9.06
51.09%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bandung
Alor Setar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.18 Rp 20.3K
$1.60 MYR 6.32
-26.25%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 Rp 18.4K
$0.90 MYR 3.56
18.89%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.93 Rp 15.9K
$1.21 MYR 4.80
-23.14%
Eggs
$1.59 Rp 27.2K
$1.51 MYR 5.96
5.30%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.82 Rp 151.2K
$12.07 MYR 47.67
-26.93%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.04 Rp 52.2K
$3.08 MYR 12.15
-1.30%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.87 Rp 134.9K
$8.34 MYR 32.96
-5.64%
Apples (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 39.6K
$2.80 MYR 11.06
-17.50%
Banana (1kg)
$1.29 Rp 22.1K
$1.09 MYR 4.29
18.35%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 Rp 28.2K
$1.43 MYR 5.65
15.38%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.60 Rp 27.4K
$2.12 MYR 8.37
-24.53%
Potato (1kg)
$1.46 Rp 25.1K
$0.93 MYR 3.68
56.99%
Onion (1kg)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$0.54 MYR 2.13
381.48%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.96 Rp 16.5K
$0.68 MYR 2.69
41.18%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 Rp 7,176
$0.45 MYR 1.80
-6.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.60 Rp 44.6K
$2.78 MYR 10.99
-6.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.62 Rp 404.8K
$8.90 MYR 35.17
165.39%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.13 Rp 36.5K
$1.21 MYR 4.77
76.03%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 Rp 59.4K
$2.07 MYR 8.16
67.15%
🚌 Getting Around
Bandung
Alor Setar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.30 Rp 5,120
$0.74 MYR 2.90
-59.46%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.50 Rp 179.9K
$11.90 MYR 46.99
-11.76%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.70 Rp 12.1K
$0.68 MYR 2.69
2.94%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 Rp 13.1K
$0.51 MYR 2.00
49.02%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.49 Rp 42.7K
$7.22 MYR 28.52
-65.51%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.80 Rp 13.7K
$0.46 MYR 1.83
73.91%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.8K Rp 425.1M
$33.4K MYR 131.9K
-25.76%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K Rp 442.9M
$27.5K MYR 108.7K
-6.14%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bandung
Alor Setar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.50 Rp 762.7K
$39.32 MYR 155
13.17%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.47 Rp 76.7K
$7.16 MYR 28.29
-37.57%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.68 Rp 388.7K
$26.77 MYR 106
-15.28%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bandung
Alor Setar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.89 Rp 375.3K
$36.90 MYR 146
-40.68%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.55 Rp 112.4K
$9.49 MYR 37.47
-30.98%
Cinema Ticket
$3.04 Rp 52.0K
$2.77 MYR 10.92
9.75%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bandung
Alor Setar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.0 Rp 1.6M
$82.1 MYR 324
12.12%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,661 Rp 131.3M
$5,216 MYR 20.6K
46.87%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bandung
Alor Setar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.74 Rp 715.5K
$47.22 MYR 187
-11.61%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.87 Rp 529.1K
$29.09 MYR 115
6.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$59.8 Rp 1.0M
$60.6 MYR 239
-1.21%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.1 Rp 1.1M
$53.1 MYR 210
20.90%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bandung
Alor Setar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$236 Rp 4.0M
$291 MYR 1,148
-18.83%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$156 Rp 2.7M
$173 MYR 683
-9.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$446 Rp 7.6M
$444 MYR 1,755
0.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4.2M
$335 MYR 1,323
-27.09%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$767 Rp 13.1M
$1,877 MYR 7,413
-59.14%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$325 Rp 5.6M
$1,022 MYR 4,036
-68.19%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bandung
Alor Setar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$286 Rp 4.9M
$1,161 MYR 4,584
-75.34%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
4.16
119.95%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Bandung: April 13, 2026

Last update for Alor Setar: April 11, 2026

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