- 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 | RM11 (C$3.26) | C$14 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (C$3.54) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.08) | C$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM10 (C$3.01) | C$2.38 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (C$2.06) | C$4.08 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.94 (C$1.44) | C$2.62 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM20 (C$5.75) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (C$3.07) | C$3.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.23 (C$1.24) | C$2.90 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (C$3.65) | C$2.89 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.19 (C$1.23) | C$2.31 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.83 (C$0.83) | C$1.76 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,099 (C$613) | C$1,186 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,114 (C$618) | C$982 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM191 (C$56) | C$117 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,853 (C$541) | C$919 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,132 (C$331) | C$695 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM1,075 (C$314) | C$64 | + 389% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM144 (C$42) | C$39 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,916 (C$560) | C$392 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM250 (C$73) | C$111 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (C$5.47) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM13 (C$3.70) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM197 (C$57) | C$61 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM128 (C$38) | C$41 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM250 (C$73) | C$95 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM233 (C$68) | C$87 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM160,000 (C$46,757) | C$22,684 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.90 (C$0.55) | C$1.19 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM95 (C$28) | C$47 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (C$3.43) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (C$5.84) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM47 (C$14) | C$85 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM6 (C$1.87) | C$7 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (C$3.09) | C$3.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (C$4.58) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (C$2.05) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.88 (C$1.72) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM25 (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM51 (C$15) | C$43 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (C$8) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM129 (C$38) | C$84 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM152 (C$44) | C$93 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM132 (C$39) | C$9 | + 326% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (C$4.28) | C$5.44 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.57 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM596 (C$174) | C$141 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.18 (C$0.05) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM133 (C$39) | C$34 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (C$3.89) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,095
(RM7,170)
in Shah Alam.
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