Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (C$3.73) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (C$4.57) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.35) | C$5.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.15) | C$1.98 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (C$1.93) | C$4.48 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (C$1.26) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (C$3.00) | C$4.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (C$1.20) | C$3.76 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (C$2.71) | C$3.41 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (C$25) | C$19 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (C$1.32) | C$2.48 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (C$0.85) | C$1.93 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (C$731) | C$2,136 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (C$502) | C$1,241 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM235 (C$74) | C$133 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,751 (C$554) | C$1,120 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,300 (C$411) | C$806 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,134 (C$359) | C$66 | + 441% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (C$43) | C$54 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (C$506) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (C$132) | C$97 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (C$5.97) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (C$5.22) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (C$64) | C$60 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (C$78) | C$98 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (C$49,925) | C$22,935 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (C$0.70) | C$1.42 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (C$53) | C$67 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (C$4.85) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (C$5.49) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (C$3.40) | C$3.85 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (C$5.15) | C$4.28 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (C$2.03) | C$3.11 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (C$1.82) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (C$9) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (C$22) | C$52 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (C$9) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (C$65) | C$117 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (C$63) | C$96 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (C$17) | C$9 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.54) | C$5.42 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (C$11) | C$7 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,955 (C$619) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (C$45) | C$35 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (C$4.72) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 149 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,827 (RM15,254) in Shah Alam.
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