- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Shah Alam
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (C$4.31) | C$15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (C$4.39) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.36) | C$5.69 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.22) | C$2.17 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.91 (C$1.95) | C$4.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.50 (C$1.48) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (C$3.40) | C$4.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.43 (C$1.13) | C$3.31 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (C$2.77) | C$3.07 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM72 (C$24) | C$16 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.08 (C$1.34) | C$2.51 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.59 (C$0.85) | C$2.07 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,528 (C$831) | C$1,576 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,774 (C$583) | C$1,122 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM218 (C$72) | C$109 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,081 (C$684) | C$1,019 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,376 (C$452) | C$774 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM900 (C$296) | C$66 | + 345% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM143 (C$47) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,655 (C$544) | C$377 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM478 (C$157) | C$98 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (C$5.42) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM212 (C$70) | C$59 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM153 (C$50) | C$40 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (C$81) | C$93 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM250 (C$82) | C$92 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM158,963 (C$52,280) | C$22,749 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.15 (C$0.71) | C$1.27 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM146 (C$48) | C$65 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (C$4.82) | C$31 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM40 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (C$20) | C$96 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (C$5.70) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (C$3.53) | C$3.72 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM18 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (C$2.06) | C$3.09 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM64 (C$21) | C$46 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (C$68) | C$101 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (C$65) | C$87 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM57 (C$19) | C$9 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.61) | C$5.53 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM44 (C$15) | C$5.67 | + 156% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,038 (C$670) | C$549 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 (C$45) | C$35 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (C$4.83) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 419 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,860
(RM11,737)
in Shah Alam.
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