Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuantan and Qom Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuantan and Qom

😐 Solo nomad: Kuantan is 55.4% more expensive than Qom without rent, and 80.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kuantan is 81.1% more expensive than Qom without rent, and 25% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kuantan
Qom
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.37 MYR 9.37
$2.99 $2.99
-20.74%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$11.63 MYR 45.92
$14.35 $14.35
-18.95%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.34 MYR 13.20
$4.64 $4.64
-28.02%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
-
$0.51 $0.51
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$1.01 $1.01
-
Cappuccino
$2.22 MYR 8.76
$0.90 $0.90
146.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.61 MYR 2.42
$0.44 $0.44
38.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 MYR 1.45
$0.29 $0.29
27.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.60 MYR 14.24
-
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.45 MYR 21.54
-
-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kuantan
Qom
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.60 MYR 6.32
$0.49 $0.49
226.53%
White Bread (500g)
$1.12 MYR 4.42
$0.59 $0.59
89.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.06 MYR 4.19
$1.31 $1.31
-19.08%
Eggs
$1.28 MYR 5.08
$1.03 $1.03
24.27%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.06 MYR 39.72
$2.96 $2.96
239.86%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.50 MYR 13.84
$3.30 $3.30
6.06%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.21 MYR 24.52
$6.76 $6.76
-8.14%
Apples (1kg)
$2.99 MYR 11.80
$0.70 $0.70
327.14%
Banana (1kg)
$1.79 MYR 7.06
$1.27 $1.27
40.94%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.02 MYR 11.92
$0.84 $0.84
259.52%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.01 MYR 7.94
$0.42 $0.42
378.57%
Potato (1kg)
$1.27 MYR 5.00
$0.44 $0.44
188.64%
Onion (1kg)
$1.00 MYR 3.94
$0.39 $0.39
156.41%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 MYR 2.67
$0.41 $0.41
65.85%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.50 MYR 1.99
$0.25 $0.25
100.00%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
-
$0.86 $0.86
-
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$0.47 $0.47
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$1.51 $1.51
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.32 MYR 17.07
$2.15 $2.15
100.93%
Wine (Bottle)
$20.06 MYR 79.3
-
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.94 MYR 7.65
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-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.88 MYR 7.41
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🚌 Getting Around
Kuantan
Qom
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 MYR 1.90
$0.38 $0.38
26.32%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.38 MYR 80.5
$14.47 $14.47
40.84%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.03 MYR 4.06
$0.29 $0.29
255.17%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.38 MYR 1.48
$0.15 $0.15
153.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.40 MYR 17.38
$1.02 $1.02
331.37%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.50 MYR 1.96
$0.74 $0.74
-32.43%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K MYR 129.4K
$81.0K $81.0K
-59.59%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.1K MYR 123.0K
$55.3K $55.3K
-43.65%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kuantan
Qom
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$23.53 MYR 93.0
$15.66 $15.66
50.26%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.46 MYR 37.36
$1.29 $1.29
633.33%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$20.96 MYR 82.8
$5.73 $5.73
265.79%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kuantan
Qom
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.84 MYR 146
$8.77 $8.77
320.07%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.91 MYR 23.33
$9.95 $9.95
-40.60%
Cinema Ticket
$3.99 MYR 15.75
$0.97 $0.97
311.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kuantan
Qom
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$120 MYR 474
$117 $117
2.24%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,390 MYR 17.3K
$1,984 $1,984
121.29%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kuantan
Qom
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.6 MYR 279
$14.91 $14.91
373.78%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.88 MYR 106
$13.11 $13.11
105.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$37.91 MYR 150
$99.5 $99.5
-61.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.21 MYR 183
$49.21 $49.21
-6.10%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kuantan
Qom
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$162 MYR 640
$241 $241
-32.67%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$265 MYR 1,049
$159 $159
66.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$211 MYR 834
$593 $593
-64.39%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$470 MYR 1,857
$555 $555
-15.36%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,782 MYR 7,039
$893 $893
99.60%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$893 MYR 3,528
$597 $597
49.73%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kuantan
Qom
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,031 MYR 4,071
$219 $219
370.20%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.62
20.33
-82.19%

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

Last update for Kuantan: March 2, 2026

Last update for Qom: March 2, 2026

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