- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Shah Alam
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (C$4.17) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (C$4.79) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (C$2.52) | C$5.69 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.25) | C$2.05 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (C$2.02) | C$4.81 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.19 (C$1.39) | C$2.90 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (C$3.15) | C$4.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (C$1.26) | C$3.34 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (C$2.84) | C$3.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (C$26) | C$16 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.19 (C$1.39) | C$2.41 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (C$0.89) | C$2.01 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,309 (C$766) | C$1,651 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,656 (C$549) | C$1,142 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM204 (C$67) | C$102 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,825 (C$605) | C$1,038 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,262 (C$419) | C$779 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM959 (C$318) | C$66 | + 379% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM144 (C$48) | C$39 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,665 (C$552) | C$351 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (C$149) | C$86 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (C$5.47) | C$22 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (C$67) | C$59 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM153 (C$51) | C$40 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (C$82) | C$93 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (C$80) | C$92 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM158,963 (C$52,714) | C$22,749 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (C$0.72) | C$1.27 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (C$56) | C$67 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (C$4.86) | C$31 | - 84% | |
| 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$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (C$22) | C$82 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (C$5.75) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (C$3.56) | C$3.72 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (C$5.40) | C$2.83 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (C$2.13) | C$3.09 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (C$1.91) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (C$23) | C$46 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (C$68) | C$101 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (C$66) | C$85 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (C$17) | C$8 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.76) | C$5.34 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (C$11) | C$5.67 | + 103% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,038 (C$676) | C$549 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (C$47) | C$35 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (C$4.95) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 486 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,102
(RM12,370)
in Shah Alam.
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