Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (C$3.39) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (C$4.64) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (C$2.37) | C$5.78 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (C$1.91) | C$1.98 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (C$1.85) | C$4.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (C$1.21) | C$3.04 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (C$2.89) | C$4.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (C$1.16) | C$3.76 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (C$2.61) | C$3.41 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (C$24) | C$19 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (C$1.27) | C$2.48 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (C$0.82) | C$1.93 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (C$703) | C$2,136 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (C$483) | C$1,241 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (C$67) | C$133 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,724 (C$525) | C$1,120 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,330 (C$405) | C$806 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM968 (C$295) | C$66 | + 344% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (C$41) | C$54 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (C$486) | C$311 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (C$127) | C$97 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (C$5.74) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (C$4.90) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (C$61) | C$60 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (C$44) | C$39 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (C$75) | C$98 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (C$74) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (C$47,992) | C$22,942 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (C$0.67) | C$1.39 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (C$51) | C$67 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (C$4.66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (C$20) | C$77 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (C$5.27) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (C$3.26) | C$3.85 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (C$4.95) | C$4.28 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (C$1.95) | C$3.11 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (C$1.75) | C$2.46 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (C$21) | C$52 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (C$63) | C$117 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (C$61) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (C$16) | C$9 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.37) | C$5.42 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (C$11) | C$7 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,934 (C$588) | C$647 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (C$43) | C$35 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (C$4.73) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,396 (RM14,449) in Shah Alam.
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