- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kampung Baru Subang
- Montreal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) and Montreal (Canada)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | RM15 (C$5.08) | C$15.06 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM10 (C$3.38) | C$8.06 | 58% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | RM5 (C$1.69) | C$6.07 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (C$2.71) | C$2.49 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$3.51 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$3.64 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM12 (C$4.06) | C$6.44 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (C$2.71) | C$2.92 | 7% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | RM8 (C$2.71) | C$3.15 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | RM7 (C$2.37) | C$3.05 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$15.81 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3 (C$1.02) | C$2.19 | 54% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.40 (C$1.49) | C$2.10 | 29% |
| Housing | 67% | ||
| Housing in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 67% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | RM850 (C$288) | C$1,452 | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM150 (C$51) | C$112 | 55% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | RM90 (C$30) | C$46 | 34% |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (C$1,015) | C$568 | 79% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | C$127 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$8.93 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$22 | - |
| Clothes | 56% | ||
| Clothes in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 56% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | RM450 (C$152) | C$69 | 121% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | RM250 (C$85) | C$45 | 88% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | RM220 (C$74) | C$95 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | RM120 (C$41) | C$104 | 61% |
| Transportation | 7% | ||
| Transportation in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,444 (C$50,570) | C$22,389 | 126% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.85 (C$0.63) | C$1.39 | 55% |
| monthly ticket public transport | RM127 (C$43) | C$76 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | C$20 | - |
| Personal Care | 38% | ||
| Personal Care in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 38% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | RM60 (C$20) | C$10.44 | 94% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM15 (C$5.08) | C$6.96 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.77 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$5.27 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$2.71 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$3.00 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$23 | - |
| Entertainment | 45% | ||
| Entertainment in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (C$20) | C$48 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM19.33 (C$6.54) | C$23 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (C$34) | C$136 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | RM200 (C$68) | C$105 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM20 (C$6.77) | C$10.05 | 33% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$4.04 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | RM8 (C$2.71) | C$6.04 | 55% |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM300 (C$102) | C$130 | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.18 (C$0.06) | C$0.32 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | RM200 (C$68) | C$52 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | RM10 (C$3.38) | C$9.49 | 64% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,506 prices entered by 406 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Montreal
you would need to make just about C$2,059
(RM6,084)
in Kampung Baru Subang.