- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- United Arab Emirates
- Shah Alam
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 25 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 24 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.94 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 6 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM20 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.23 (Dirham 3.68) | Dirham 9 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 48 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.19 (Dirham 3.65) | Dirham 5.31 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.83 (Dirham 2.46) | Dirham 4.56 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 75% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,099 (Dirham 1,826) | Dirham 13,583 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,114 (Dirham 1,839) | Dirham 11,205 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM191 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 260 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,853 (Dirham 1,612) | Dirham 7,278 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,132 (Dirham 985) | Dirham 5,409 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM1,075 (Dirham 935) | Dirham 130 | + 620% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM144 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 294 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,916 (Dirham 1,667) | Dirham 1,546 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM250 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 458 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 28 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 41 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM197 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 231 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM128 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 196 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM250 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 329 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM233 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 355 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 34% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM160,000 (Dirham 139,198) | Dirham 76,866 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.90 (Dirham 1.65) | Dirham 1.81 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM95 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 80 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 66 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM47 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 210 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM6 (Dirham 5.56) | Dirham 30 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.88 (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 14 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM25 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 66 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM51 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 196 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 70 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM129 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 572 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM152 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 150 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM132 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 57 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Dirham 1,965 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.18 (Dirham 0.16) | Dirham 0.38 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM133 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 371 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 10 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,467 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 41,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 20,179
(RM23,194)
in Shah Alam.
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